Wars in the Middle East and Europe are driving oil and diesel prices higher, leaving the White House with few quick fixes as Republicans head into the midterms.
The access charge would probably be less than the current cost.
Or a better way to phrase it: more oil tankers would traverse the strait if the price was known and stable, compared to the risk of attack and unknown outcome they currently face.
But why would they continue if the war ended? There would be no reason to.
Money. We’ve shown them that they can charge for transit through the strait.
Yes, but continuing to bomb them isn’t going to change that.
They can now charge for access to the strait.
The access charge would probably be less than the current cost.
Or a better way to phrase it: more oil tankers would traverse the strait if the price was known and stable, compared to the risk of attack and unknown outcome they currently face.