# Iran Bribing Gulf States For Hormuz Passage

> Analysts say Gulf nations may be paying Iran tolls to secure oil shipments through Hormuz.
- Title: Iran Bribing Gulf States For Hormuz Passage · Jalopnik
- Summary: Analysts say Gulf nations may be paying Iran tolls to secure oil shipments through Hormuz. Gulf countries reportedly pay Iran 10-20% of cargo value for safe…
- Keywords: iran, strait of hormuz, gulf countries, oil passage, bribes, hormuz strait, cars, culture, Bribing, Gulf, States, Hormuz
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2281359/iran-bribing-hormuz-oil-passage
- Author: Collin Woodard
- Published: 2026-10-08T17:17:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iran, strait of hormuz, gulf countries, oil passage, bribes, hormuz strait, cars, culture
## Oil Prices Rise
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices both up 5% today with Brent near $105 a barrel and WTI close to $93.
## Hormuz Ship Traffic
September saw 16.5 million barrels daily through Hormuz with some days exceeding pre-war average of 18 million.
## Iran Toll Claims
Michelle Brohard says Gulf countries may be paying Iran 10-20% of cargo value for safe passage through Hormuz.
## Iran's Oil Toll
Iran declared itself the Ticketmaster of oil in July despite international agreements requiring free navigation.
## Toll Violation Risk
Iran's tolls would violate UN Convention on the Law of the Sea but country never ratified the agreement.
## US Military Buildup
US preparing to deploy up to 10,000 troops in region as Republicans escalate conflict with Iran.
## Key takeaway

Gulf countries reportedly pay Iran 10-20% of cargo value for safe passage through Hormuz to avoid US naval escorts.