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Economy & Business - May 2026
PANAMA: Iran conflict drives windfall as Canal transit price spikes
Continued conflict in the Middle East, which has severely restricted shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has increased the prices shipping firms pay to transit the Panama Canal, creating a significant windfall for the public purse.
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