diff --git a/src/components/NeedFundsNotice.js b/src/components/NeedFundsNotice.js
index c98385887..f0c195041 100644
--- a/src/components/NeedFundsNotice.js
+++ b/src/components/NeedFundsNotice.js
@@ -17,7 +17,9 @@ export default function NeedFundsNotice({
       <Highlighted warning>
         Your ownership address <CopiableAddress>{address}</CopiableAddress>{' '}
         needs at least {safeFromWei(minBalance)} ETH and currently has{' '}
-        {safeFromWei(balance)} ETH. The transaction will automatically resume
+        {safeFromWei(balance)} ETH. Transaction costs may be high due to{' '}
+        Ethereum network activity. You can come back later to try again, or{' '}
+        transfer the required ETH now. The transaction will automatically resume{' '}
         once enough ETH is available. Waiting... <Blinky />
       </Highlighted>
     </WarningBox>
diff --git a/src/lib/constants.js b/src/lib/constants.js
index 82038761e..71d4402c4 100644
--- a/src/lib/constants.js
+++ b/src/lib/constants.js
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { isDevelopment } from './flags';
 
 const CHECK_BLOCK_EVERY_MS = isDevelopment ? 1000 : 10000;
 const DEFAULT_GAS_PRICE_GWEI = 40;
-const MAX_GAS_PRICE_GWEI = 80;
+const MAX_GAS_PRICE_GWEI = 400;
 
 const MIN_GALAXY = 0;
 const MAX_GALAXY = 255;