Iran and Oman have reportedly submitted a proposal to the United States that would introduce transit fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
The plan, which draws inspiration from the existing tolling system in the Strait of Malacca, aims to monetize the administrative costs of managing one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.
Indirect talks between Iranian and American delegations, mediated by Qatar, are scheduled to take place in Doha on Tuesday to discuss the framework.
The introduction of such fees represents a significant shift in the geopolitical and economic landscape of the Persian Gulf.
While the recent framework agreement between Tehran and Washington halted active conflict, the prospect of new levies on oil and gas shipments introduces a persistent friction point.
For energy traders and shipping companies, the proposal signals that the normalization of relations may not translate into a return to pre-conflict cost structures.