The US Government Wants to Stop Fuel Taxes

Introduction

The US government wants to stop fuel taxes for a short time. They want to help people because gas and diesel prices are very high.

Main Body

Gas prices went up 50% because of a war in Iran. The government tried to help, but prices are still high. Now, some leaders want to stop the federal tax on fuel. Some experts say this plan will not work. They think gas stations will keep the money. Also, the price of oil in the world is the main problem. Stopping the tax is bad for roads. The government uses this money to fix highways. The government could lose $3.5 billion every month.

Conclusion

Congress must agree to this plan. Experts say it is a small help and has big problems.

Learning

🛠️ The 'Will' Tool

In the text, we see: "this plan will not work" and "stations will keep the money."

Use will when you are guessing the future. It is like a crystal ball 🔮.

How to build it:

  • Person + will + action.
  • Example: The price will go down.

How to say NO:

  • Person + will not + action.
  • Example: The government will not stop the tax.

💰 Money Words

WordMeaningExample from text
TaxMoney you pay to the governmentfederal tax on fuel
LoseTo not have something anymorelose $3.5 billion
PriceHow much something costsgas prices are very high

💡 Simple Logic: Cause → Result

Look at how the article connects ideas:

  • War in Iran \rightarrow Prices went up.
  • Stop the tax \rightarrow Less money for roads.

Vocabulary Learning

help (v.)
to give assistance or support
Example:I will help you with your homework.
stop (v.)
to bring to an end or halt
Example:Please stop talking during the movie.
high (adj.)
tall or at a great height
Example:The mountain is very high.
prices (n.)
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:The prices of books have gone up.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government made a new law.
taxes (n.)
money that people pay to the government
Example:We have to pay taxes on our income.
fuel (n.)
a substance that is burned to produce energy
Example:Cars need fuel to run.
road (n.)
a path for vehicles to travel on
Example:The road is closed for repairs.
highway (n.)
a long, main road for fast traffic
Example:The highway is busy during rush hour.
money (n.)
coins or bills used for buying things
Example:She saved a lot of money.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:There is a problem with the computer.
plan (n.)
a set of actions to achieve a goal
Example:We made a plan for the trip.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion or decision
Example:They agree on the new policy.