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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high.

Could a secret fee be the reason?

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:11:42 UTC.

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