https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-iran-charging-a-toll-to-allow-oil-traffic-through-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-iran-charging-a-toll-to-allow-oil-traffic-through-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-iran-charging-a-toll-to-allow-oil-traffic-through-hormuz#u111308Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0000Iran faces accusations of extorting vessels and collecting undisclosed fees in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about elevated global oil prices despite a surge in alternative crude exports. The US Treasury alleges that entities named PGMIC and HormuzSafe are shaking down ships passing through the vital waterway. Meanwhile, Middle East oil shipments have rebounded near prewar levels, even as a burst of regional attacks strains the fragile energy trade and prompts the G7 to plan strategic crude and diesel releases.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical choke point for gl