Why not take the position of satirizing what some see as America's propensity to send charity outside the country rather than helping those "here at home"? Remember that satire involves an opinion--not necessarily the reality. And, your use of this "slant" is not necessarily your true opinion if you are composing for an assignment [as this is only a writing suggestion].
You, then, could state how the gas prices are the United States' way of rebuilding Iraq since this country always rebuilds the countries that it has fought and destroyed (e.g. Japan, Germany). Then, you can develop this theme by suggesting that only $x will support a family of four and buy prothestics for those whose arms and legs have had to be amputated as a result of American weaponery.
Remember that satire is usually brutal in order to point out egregious behaviors, attitudes, etc. For example, in Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" which is made reference to above, a suggestion is made by Swift that the British eat the young Irish babies since they are figuratively eating the Irish by starving them when giving jobs to British only. In fact, you may wish to refer to this excellent example of biting satire as an aid to your own composition.
Good Luck!
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