12 Ships Per Day, Toll Charges In Crypto: How Iran Plans To Gatekeep Hormuz After Ceasefire

Last Updated:April 09, 2026, 10:58 IST

The developments have raised concerns among Gulf nations and global energy markets, as nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through the strait.

Iran plans to restrict ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz and impose toll charges under the ceasefire arrangement with the US, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, indicating tighter control over one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Follow Live Updates Here

Tehran has told mediators it will allow only around a dozen ships to pass daily, a sharp drop from over 100 vessels a day before the conflict. Ships will be required to coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and pre-arrange toll payments, which may be collected in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan, the report said.

Shipping activity has already slowed significantly, with only four vessels allowed to pass on Wednesday, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Iran has also introduced a tiered system, allowing ships linked to its own trade to pass freely, while imposing charges or restrictions on others depending on their country of origin.

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The move marks a shift in Tehran’s strategy, using control over the Strait as leverage during and after the conflict. Iran had effectively taken control of the waterway during the war by targeting vessels that crossed without permission, and is now seeking to formalise that control during the two-week ceasefire.

According to the report, Iran is also guiding vessels through designated corridors closer to its coastline while warning ships via radio communication that unauthorised passage could invite military action.

The proposed toll system could see supertankers paying up to $2 million per transit, with fees determined in advance based on vessel size and cargo. Iran has also suggested sharing revenue with Oman, though no agreement has been reached.

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The developments have raised concerns among Gulf nations and global energy markets, as nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through the strait. The US continues to push for free navigation, but Iran has shown little indication of easing its control.

Analysts told the Wall Street Journal that arrangement could reshape power dynamics in the region, even as uncertainty over the ceasefire and security conditions continues to limit shipping activity.

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