JUST IN: Trump says he is considering charging a U.S. toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The post reports President Donald Trump's statement considering U.S. imposition of tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. The strait, a critical chokepoint for about 20% of global oil and LNG, has been partially closed by Iran, spiking energy prices worldwide. Trump floated this as a victory dividend after portraying Iran as defeated, even suggesting U.S. seizure of Iranian oil or joint ventures, while issuing ultimatums for reopening or facing strikes on civilian infrastructure[1][6][8].
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This is exploding on social media due to the high-stakes U.S.-Iran conflict, recent ceasefire announcements, and Trump's provocative toll idea amid soaring oil prices over $110 per barrel. Timing aligns with April 2026 developments like stranded ships passing and diplomatic shifts from threats to 'beautiful' joint toll talks. Global economic impacts and Polymarket's prediction markets amplify virality as users bet on outcomes[1][5][7].
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- 1The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly 20% of the world's oil supply, making it one of the most vital maritime chokepoints[1].
- 2Iran has reportedly started charging up to $2 million per ship for passage during the blockade[5][6].
- 3Trump suggested U.S. tolls could generate $240 million daily, potentially tens of billions yearly[6][8].
- 4The strait is only about 34 km wide between Iran and Oman, easy to disrupt[5].
- 5Trump called a potential U.S.-Iran joint toll system 'a beautiful thing' and a 'big day for world peace'[3][4][7].
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https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/07/four-ways-trump-has-suggested-the-strait-of-hormuz-could-be-reopened-00862588
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/after-iran-war-trump-wants-us-to-charge-toll-on-ships-for-hormuz-passage-11322242
https://maritime-executive.com/article/freedom-of-navigation-may-not-return-to-the-strait-of-hormuz
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-iran-mulling-joint-toll-system-in-hormuz-trump-claims-to-abc-its-a-beautiful-thing/
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