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Brent crude fell nearly 19% in May 2026—its worst monthly performance since the COVID-19 crash of March 2020—driven primarily by growing optimism over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The sell-off has erased roughly 20% from 2026 peak prices, offering relief to consumers at the pump but raising questions about the fiscal stability of oil-dependent nations, the future of U.S. shale investment, and whether cheaper crude will slow the energy transition.