Iran says gas prices are going up as new US sanctions arrive

The Iranian government plans to raise fuel costs just as the United States gets ready to start a new round of economic penalties.

Iran’s government is getting ready to raise the price of gasoline. They made this announcement right before the United States is set to begin new sanctions. Sanctions are rules that stop a country from doing business with others. They are meant to punish a country or pressure its leaders. In this case, the U.S. is using these rules to hurt Iran’s economy. Because of the upcoming sanctions, Iran is looking for ways to handle the stress on its money system. Raising gas prices is one way they are trying to manage their budget during this tough time. People in Iran are watching closely, as fue…