Iran to Permanently Implement Strait of Hormuz Toll Fees, Parliament Prepares Legislation

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, TEHERAN – Iran’s parliament, as reported by Fars and Tasnim news agencies and cited by Al Jazeera on Thursday (26/3/2026), is preparing a draft bill to provide the legal basis for collecting toll fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The two Iranian media outlets quoted a spokesperson from the Parliament’s Civil Relations Committee, stating that the bill will soon be finalised by the legislative legal team.

“According to the plan, Iran must collect fees to ensure the security of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz,” said one official.

“This is very natural. Just like other corridors, when goods (imports) enter a country, a duty is paid; the Strait of Hormuz is also a corridor. We ensure its security, and it is natural for ships and tankers to pay that duty,” the official added.

As previously reported, Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States (US). Instead, Iran has set five conditions for ending the war, one of which is recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

On Sunday (22/3/2026), Iranian parliament member Alaeddin Boroujerdi revealed that Tehran has begun implementing a $2 million US fee for every tanker wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Cradle on Tuesday (24/3/2026), Iran’s policy was described by Boroujerdi as a step towards a new “regime sovereignty” over the strategic sea route.

“Collecting a $2 million US transit fee for ships passing through the strait (Hormuz) reflects Iran’s strength,” Boroujerdi told IRIB, adding that “war has costs.”