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Middle East tensions push up US fuel and food costs (Level A1) — person taking a photo of blue and white gasoline station

Middle East tensions push up US fuel and food costsCEFR A1

22 May 2026

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Adapted from Georgia Tech, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Juan Fernandez, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
72 words
  • Tensions in the Middle East are increasing this month.
  • This situation pushes up oil prices in many markets.
  • Gasoline prices in shops are higher than before.
  • People pay more money for car fuel.
  • Plane tickets and summer travel cost more.
  • Food can become more expensive because of fuel.
  • The government keeps an oil reserve for crises.
  • The reserve can help but it has limits.
  • Experts say households should save energy at home.

Difficult words

  • tension — a feeling of worry or danger between groups
    Tensions
  • reserve — a supply kept for use in an emergency
  • crisis — a time of serious danger or problem
    crises
  • fuel — a substance burned to make energy or power
  • household — a group of people living in one home
    households

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Discussion questions

  • Do you pay more for gasoline now?
  • Do you save energy at home?
  • Will you travel this summer?

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