Oman Signals Possible Ship Transit Fees in Strait of Hormuz

published:29/06/2026 12:09 GMT

Oman has told European officials that a return to the pre-war status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely and has not ruled out introducing fees for ships passing through the waterway, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Oman and Iran share a border along the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). In late February 2026, Iran, in response to US and Israeli strikes, effectively closed the strait...More