Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a warning to Americans amid escalating tensions, saying fuel prices are likely to surge far beyond current levels.

“Enjoy the current pump figures… Soon you’ll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas,” Ghalibaf wrote, referencing a potential U.S. blockade and its impact on global oil markets.

He accompanied the post with a screenshot of gas prices near the White House and even included a mathematical equation suggesting a sharp, non-linear increase in costs.