The United States now considers keeping oil and gas prices affordable its top priority, ahead of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, according to US Vice President JD Vance. In an interview with Fox News cited in a report published on August 14, 2026, Vance described the order of US objectives.

Vance said oil prices had fallen that day and were substantially below the high levels seen early in the conflict. He said the main goal was to keep oil and gas prices affordable for people across the country.

He said the second objective was to ensure that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. The report did not provide further details on US policy measures, a timeline, or additional reactions regarding the stated priorities.