Money talks—as the Iran war continues, options for the Strait of Hormuz are coalescing around one solution – tolls

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and LNG shipping route, faces severe disruption due to escalating U.S.-Iran military clashes, with Iranian attacks on vessels and U.S. airstrikes intensifying since July. Maritime organizations report heightened threats, crew reluctance to sail through the strait, and proposals for toll systems to ensure trade continuity amid ongoing conflict.