Trump imposed a 20% transit toll on Hormuz cargo July 13. Saudi Arabia, with 6.3 Mbpd transiting the strait, received no exemption — caught between two toll regimes.
The HOS Daily Brief
The Middle East briefing 3,000+ readers start their day with.
One email. Every weekday morning. Free.
Most Read Today
1
Saudi Arabia Visa Guide 2026 — Every Visa Type Explained
2
Sara bint Mashoor bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - Biography
3
The Royal Family
4
Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Cost: Fees, Insurance and What Is Included
5
Mecca Has Three Days Before Its Most Vulnerable Window Since 1987
6
NEOM in 2026: What Is Actually Being Built, What Was Scrapped, and What Comes Next
7
The Richest Members of the Saudi Royal Family: A Complete Ranking for 2026
8
Saudi Royal Family Tree
9
Saudi Vision 2030 Progress Report: The 2026 Scorecard Nobody Else Is Publishing
10
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Most Read This Month
1
Saudi Arabia Visa Guide 2026 — Every Visa Type Explained
2
Sara bint Mashoor bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - Biography
3
The Royal Family
4
Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Cost: Fees, Insurance and What Is Included
5
Mecca Has Three Days Before Its Most Vulnerable Window Since 1987
6
NEOM in 2026: What Is Actually Being Built, What Was Scrapped, and What Comes Next
7
The Richest Members of the Saudi Royal Family: A Complete Ranking for 2026
8
Saudi Royal Family Tree
9
Saudi Vision 2030 Progress Report: The 2026 Scorecard Nobody Else Is Publishing
10
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
