31.03.2026 15:00
Iran has passed a critical stage in the bill that foresees the collection of official transit fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. While the regulation plans to charge for transits and impose restrictions on certain countries, it is expected to generate over $100 billion in annual revenue. This step, at the center of global energy trade, is anticipated to have a direct impact on oil prices and international maritime transportation.
Iran has taken a step that will change the rules of the game in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical points of global energy trade. With the bill that has passed an important stage in the Parliament, the way has been opened for officially collecting transit fees from ships passing through the strait, while the target revenue, which could exceed 100 billion dollars annually, has drawn attention.
NEW ERA IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
According to the Fars News Agency, the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission has approved the bill regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. This regulation in the strait, seen as the heart of global oil and LNG transportation, directly concerns not only Iran but also the world economy.
TRANSIT FEES BECOMING OFFICIAL
The most striking headline in the bill is the establishment of an official framework for the transit fees to be collected from ships passing through the strait. While it is planned that the fees will be collected in Iran's national currency, the rial, the previous statement that some ships were charged up to 2 million dollars highlights the economic dimension of this regulation.
RESTRICTIONS ON THE US AND ISRAEL
The bill contains provisions that will have not only economic but also political consequences. The draft foresees a ban on transit for the US and Israel, as well as restrictions on countries imposing sanctions on Iran. This situation could directly turn the Strait of Hormuz into a geopolitical pressure tool.
IRAN'S CONTROL STRENGTHENING
The regulation aims to increase Iran's sovereign role over the strait, expand the powers of the armed forces, and restructure maritime security. The development of legal cooperation with Oman is also among the topics included in the draft.
IF PASSED, WORLD TRADE COULD BE SHAKEN
The bill has not yet completed the legislative process. Approval from the Parliament General Assembly, followed by the Guardian Council and the President, is required. However, if it comes into effect, the Strait of Hormuz is expected to turn into a paid and conditional transit corridor.
According to experts, this situation could lead to sharp fluctuations in oil and LNG prices, increased costs in maritime transportation, and disruptions in the global trade chain. At the same time, it could escalate military tensions in the region, directly turning Hormuz into a crisis line.