Qatar and also the partners in the Gulf stated very clearly that charging fees will always impact the consumer, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said

Qatar opposes permanent tolls on the Strait of Hormuz while negotiating a temporary fee arrangement as Doha mediates between the US and Iran over frozen assets.

Qatar has stated its opposition to permanent transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. A top official indicated that temporary tolls for purposes like mine clearing are negotiable.…