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Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz and raises fuel costs (Level A1) — a body of water next to the ocean

Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz and raises fuel costsCEFR A1

26 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Mike Allen - Virginia Tech, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ivan Rohovchenko, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
74 words
  • There is a war that closed the strait.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is closed now.
  • Lots of oil travels through that narrow strait.
  • Many countries get oil this way each day.
  • Changes in oil affect fuel prices for people.
  • Gasoline is more expensive at the pump.
  • Diesel costs have also gone up.
  • An expert says the effects are large.
  • No one knows how long this will last.
  • People and countries are watching the situation.

Difficult words

  • strait — A narrow water passage between lands
  • oil — A dark fuel from the earth or wells
  • fuel — A material used to make energy or power
  • gasoline — A liquid fuel used in many cars
  • diesel — A type of fuel for trucks and some cars
  • expert — A person with special knowledge or skill

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Discussion questions

  • Do you check fuel prices?
  • Do you use gasoline or diesel?
  • Are you worried about higher fuel prices?

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