ADVERTISEMENTNot because Americans are nostalgic, but because $4 a gallon makes a tank of gas feel like a luxury item. “Iran this, Iran that, I ran out of gas…and money,” said one social media user. “When you look at gas prices and you think, maybe I’ll just walk,” said another user. Screen grab from InstagramScreen grab from Instagram"If the conflict is contained soon, the hit to confidence may be temporary," BBC reported quoting analysts at Moody's Ratings Agency. President Trump’s approval rating has plummeted since the start of the attack on Iran, but American memes on gas prices is one growing brand of commentary.

Source: The Telegraph April 07, 2026 14:49 UTC