Oman Offers Iran Gulf Backed Plan for Voluntary Fees to Use Hormuz The proposal from Oman, backed by Gulf states, to collect voluntary fees for using the Strait of Hormuz has sparked a mix of reactions from various stakeholders.
The plan aims to address disruptions caused by the US Israeli war on Iran but raises questions about the future management of this critical waterway. Collecting fees for using the strait is not new.
Similar systems exist on Asia's Strait of Malacca, where countries like Malaysia and Indonesia charge vessels for navigation and port services.