High Prices in the USA

May 12, 2026, 19:42
JapanFinance

Introduction

Prices for things in the USA went up in April 2026. This happened because the USA and Iran are fighting.

Main Body

The USA and Iran are fighting. They do not speak and they do not stop the war. Because of this, oil is hard to get. The price of oil became very high. Now, other things cost more money. Gas for cars and tickets for planes are expensive. Some companies cannot find ink for their boxes. Food is also more expensive, especially beef. The bank cannot lower interest rates. This is because prices are still too high. Experts say things will be normal in two to nine months if the war stops.

Conclusion

Prices are high and energy costs a lot of money. The bank will keep interest rates high.

Learning

πŸ’Έ Word Pairs: Opposites

In this text, we see words that move in different directions. To reach A2, you need to describe things that change.

  • High β†’\rightarrow Low (or Lower)
  • Stop β†’\rightarrow Start (or Keep)

πŸ› οΈ The "Because" Bridge

We use because to explain why something happens. It connects a result to a reason.

Result β†’\rightarrow Reason

  • Prices went up β†’\rightarrow because the USA and Iran are fighting.
  • Bank cannot lower rates β†’\rightarrow because prices are too high.

πŸ“¦ Useful 'Stuff' Words

Instead of saying "things," you can use these specific words from the text to be clearer:

  • Energy (Oil, Gas)
  • Goods (Food, Ink, Beef)
  • Services (Plane tickets)

Vocabulary Learning

price (n.)
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:The price of the book is $10.
high (adj.)
having a great amount or level
Example:The price is high.
war (n.)
a conflict between countries
Example:The war stopped the trade.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel
Example:Oil is hard to get.
cost (v.)
to require a payment
Example:Gas costs a lot of money.
money (n.)
currency used for buying
Example:We need more money.
gas (n.)
fuel for cars
Example:Cars need gas.
car (n.)
a vehicle that runs on roads
Example:I drive a car.
ticket (n.)
a pass to enter or travel
Example:I bought a ticket for the plane.
plane (n.)
an aircraft that flies
Example:The plane left at 9 AM.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The ticket is expensive.
company (n.)
a business organization
Example:The company sells phones.
find (v.)
to locate something
Example:I can find the book.
food (n.)
edible items
Example:Food is healthy.
bank (n.)
a place where money is kept
Example:I go to the bank.
interest (n.)
a fee for borrowing money
Example:The interest rate is high.
rate (n.)
a measure of speed or amount
Example:The interest rate is 5%.
normal (adj.)
usual or typical
Example:Things will be normal soon.
month (n.)
a period of about 30 days
Example:It takes two months.
energy (n.)
power that makes things work
Example:Energy costs a lot of money.
speak (v.)
to talk or communicate
Example:They do not speak to each other.
stop (v.)
to end or cease
Example:The war stops the trade.