RismadarVoice Reporters
September 10, 2026
Iran has temporarily suspended a 10 per cent freight charge imposed on foreign vessels transporting imported and exported oil, gas and liquid petroleum products to and from the country.
The suspension was announced after Iran’s presidential legal deputy ordered the halt of the collection of the charge pending government approval and publication of a list of products subject to the levy, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
The freight charge had increased transportation costs for energy shipments, with authorities saying its suspension could help reduce expenses and encourage foreign shipping companies to continue carrying goods linked to Iran.
The move comes as Iran’s maritime energy trade faces disruption following a US naval blockade that has affected the country’s seaborne oil exports.
The decision is expected to provide temporary relief for foreign shipping operators involved in Iran’s energy sector while the government reviews the products covered under the previous charge.
Iran remains under significant economic pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and restrictions affecting its oil and gas exports.
