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5 October 2026

Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?

Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?

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