Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Iran has begun collecting its first toll revenues from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, generating a new source of income for the government. The fees could raise shipping costs for regional trade routes, affecting exporters and importers that rely on this critical maritime chokepoint.
A senior Iranian official confirms Tehran has received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-receives-first-revenue-from-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-says-official/