Pronóstico: Iran charges Hormuz fees by 2026?

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Iran has already moved from rhetoric to partial implementation: since March, reporting has said some commercial vessels have been asked to pay informal transit charges of up to $2 million per voyage, and by May Tehran had set up a formal Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage applications and collect passage fees.[1][8] That matters for this market because the contract requires an official announcement *and* the start of collection; Reuters also reported in June that Iran said it would waive fees during a 60-day negotiation period, which shows the policy has been treated as adjustable rather than irrevocable.[12]

The main historical comparison is not a brand-new tax, but a contested fee regime attached to maritime services. Iranian officials have repeatedly framed the charges as payment for navigational, safety, environmental, or insurance-related services rather than a “toll”, and Reuters noted in April that Iran was seeking to embed such charges in a broader peace settlement while remaining mindful of UNCLOS limits on passage fees.[2][14] For traders, that distinction is crucial: if Tehran rebrands or resumes collection under a formal service mechanism, it still fits the market rules, even if officials avoid the word “toll”.[2][7]

Watch for three catalysts: a fresh Supreme National Security Council or PGSA notice, shipping-industry guidance on whether payments are mandatory again, and any move from the June waiver back to active billing after the negotiation window ends.[8][12] Reuters reported ships had to file transit requests at least 48 hours in advance during the waiver period, which suggests a relatively simple administrative switch could restart charges quickly if Tehran chooses.[12] Endorsement by Oman or another intermediary would strengthen the credibility of any new fee system, but even a unilateral Iranian announcement would be enough for resolution if collection begins.[9][10]

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