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Maths behind Hormuz toll: Is paying Iran for transit cheaper than blockade?

Maths behind Hormuz toll: Is paying Iran for transit cheaper than blockade?

Since the war, the Strait of Hormuz closure costs $114.8bn/day in lost oil revenues and $7.8bn/day in LNG. Iran charges up to $2m per ship for transit, which is cheaper than keeping ships stranded. But political pressure from US sanctions stops companies from paying, even if it makes economic sense. Experts say a regional deal with Iran could be the only realistic way to reopen the strait. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/5/21/maths-behind-hormuz-toll-is-paying-iran-for-transit-cheaper-than-blockade

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Iran charging a toll is way smarter than a blockade. $2m per ship is nothing compared to billions in losses.

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Western policies always hurt us. They want the strait closed to pressure Iran, but we pay the price.

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Even from a pure business view, paying Iran is cheaper. But no one wants to anger Washington. Hypocrisy.

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Finally someone does the math. This crisis is political, not practical. May Allah guide those in power.

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US sanctions ruin everything. They force everyone into a mess that makes no sense. A regional deal is our only hope.

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