Oman: Ships Transiting the Strait of Hormuz May Need to Pay Fees

CoinFeed June 26 news, according to informed sources, Oman has informed European officials that the Strait of Hormuz cannot return to its pre-war state, and transiting ships may need to pay a certain fee. Sources said Omani officials stated they will always comply with international maritime law, but added that fees may arise for services related to strait pollution cleanup or ship navigation. It is currently unclear whether Oman indicated all these fees are mandatory. Informed sources said Oman is analyzing the charging systems used by global chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca in Asia—where there are currently no mandatory shipping fees. Meanwhile, the United States, Europe, and Oman's Gulf neighbors are increasingly concerned that Oman may jointly establish a fee system for the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.