No toll fee for Philippine-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz, says DFAA vessel containing 142,000 barrels or 22.57 liters of diesel procured by the government as seen in a Deparmtent of Energy-released image on Thursday, March 26, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Philippine-flagged vessels and energy shipments to the Philippines will not be charged to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. “[Regarding] the reported toll fee, there is no toll fee,” the DFA told reporters in a message. Yesterday, the DFA announced that it has secured Iran's assurance that Philippine-flagged vessels, "energy sources" and all Filipino seafarers would be allowed safe and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The DFA statement described Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro's call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as "very productive."

Source: Philippine Star April 03, 2026 14:40 UTC