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Trump's 20% Hormuz cargo charge: What it means for India's oil bill and trade
Jul 14, 2026
Indian Express

Trump's 20% Hormuz cargo charge: What it means for India's oil bill and trade

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US would impose a 20 percent levy on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move worries India, which gets much of its oil through this route. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said, "20 percent is too much," opposing the plan.