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Oil executives protest Trumps Iran peace plan, fearing Iranian tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could hike costs by $2.5 million per ship, impacting consumers worldwide. Despite legal concerns and potential tolls in other straits, the focus remains on securing a ceasefire deal based on Irans ten-point proposal. Industry and diplomatic voices warn of potential tolls in the Arctic and South China Sea, with Iran allowing Malaysian ships toll-free. Despite Tuesdays ceasefire announcement, traffic through Hormuz remains halted, with Iran shutting it again after an Israeli strike on Lebanon. Most shipping companies view these tolls as blackmail and expect global pushback to keep the strait open without strings attached.
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