High Gas Prices and the Conflict with Iran

May 6, 2026, 19:02
GlobalPolitics

Introduction

Gas prices in the US are going up. Many people do not like the president because of the war with Iran.

Main Body

The US and Iran are fighting. This makes gas prices go up. Gas was $2.98, but now it is $4.53. In California, gas is more than $6.00. Poor people now buy less gas. Some people want to keep oil in the US to lower prices. The government says no. They think this will hurt the world economy. They want to keep selling oil to other countries. Many people are now unhappy with President Trump. Poor people and people in the country do not support him. Democratic candidates are winning in polls. The US and Iran are talking, but they have no deal yet.

Conclusion

The US economy and politics are not stable. The US is waiting for a deal with Iran.

Learning

📉 Comparing Numbers & Prices

In English, when things change, we use specific words to show the direction. Look at these patterns from the text:

  • Going up →\rightarrow Prices are increasing.
  • Lower →\rightarrow To make a price go down.

The Comparison Secret: To compare two things, we often use "more than".

  • Example: Gas is more than $6.00.
  • Meaning: It is 6.01,6.01, 6.10, or $7.00 (Higher).

👥 Grouping People

Notice how the text describes people. To reach A2, you need to connect a description to a person:

  1. Poor people →\rightarrow people with little money.
  2. Democratic candidates →\rightarrow people running for office in that party.

Quick Tip: In English, the adjective (the describing word) always comes before the person.

extAdjective+extNoun→ ext{Adjective} + ext{Noun} \rightarrow extPoor+extpeople ext{Poor} + ext{people}

Vocabulary Learning

conflict (n.)
a serious disagreement or fight between people or groups
Example:The conflict between the two countries made many people worry.
economy
The system of producing, buying, and selling goods and services in a country.
Example:The economy of the US is very strong.
president (n.)
the person who is the leader of a country
Example:The president signed a new law yesterday.
conflict
A serious disagreement or argument between people or groups.
Example:The conflict between the US and Iran is about gas prices.
economy (n.)
the way a country makes and spends money
Example:The economy grows when people buy more goods.
democratic
Relating to a system where people vote for their leaders.
Example:The democratic candidates are running for president.
unhappy (adj.)
not feeling happy or satisfied
Example:She was unhappy because she could not find her keys.
candidate
A person who is running for a job or position.
Example:She is a candidate for the job.
deal (n.)
an agreement or arrangement between people
Example:They reached a deal to share the profits.
unstable
Not steady; likely to change or fall.
Example:The economy is unstable right now.
stable (adj.)
not changing or moving; steady
Example:The market is stable after the news.
unhappy
Not happy or satisfied.
Example:Many people are unhappy with the new policy.
support
To help or agree with someone or something.
Example:People support the president.
deal
An agreement between two or more parties.
Example:They hope to reach a deal soon.
selling
To give something to someone in exchange for money.
Example:The company is selling oil.
waiting
To stay in one place until something happens.
Example:We are waiting for the new price.