# Houthis deny reports of fees for Red Sea ship transits

Yemen's Houthi group rejected claims that it plans to impose charges on vessels passing through the Red Sea. The denial follows earlier reports that the group sought to levy tolls on shipping amid ongoing attacks. This matters because any new fees could further disrupt global trade through a key maritime channel.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/yemens-houthis-deny-plan-to-charge-ships-transiting-red-sea?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:33:38 +0000