Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Strait of Hormuz: Tankers
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are actively monitoring for any indications that the government of the United States is considering, or has implemented, a toll or charge on oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Answer
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The UK keeps all aspects of the Iran crisis under constant review. The Foreign Secretary set out the UK's position on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in her Mansion House speech on 9 April, a link to which can be found below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-mansion-house-address-to-city-of-london-2026.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL16436
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Tankers Tolls USA Strait of Hormuz
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- 2026-04-29 11:01:56 +0100
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