The head of Iran’s parliamentary delegation, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that Americans may soon “miss” current fuel prices, suggesting that gasoline costs could rise significantly due to escalating geopolitical tensions.
In a post on the social media platform X, Ghalibaf addressed the United States following recent diplomatic contacts with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, according to CNN reporting.
“Enjoy current prices at the pump,” Ghalibaf wrote on Monday. “With the so-called ‘blockade,’ you will soon be nostalgic for $4–5 gasoline.”
He accompanied the message with an image showing fuel prices in Washington, D.C., along with a search query for “gas station near White House.”
Ghalibaf also included a mathematical expression implying that future price increases could follow a compounded, non-linear trajectory.
According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price of regular gasoline in the United States stood at approximately $4.12 per gallon as of April 12, 2026.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over regional security developments and maritime restrictions affecting key global shipping routes.
