Oil industry pleads its Hormuz case with White House - Politico

Top oil industry executives met with White House officials to press opposition to Iran’s proposal to charge fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the plan violates international treaties, runs afoul of sanctions rules, and would impose onerous payments. Industry representatives urged U.S. intervention but said the administration’s response was politely noncommittal. The lobbying highlights industry concern that financial or diplomatic measures alone—including recent reinsurance and reserve discussions—may be insufficient without credible security guarantees and multilateral solutions to reopen safe passage.