Oil Prices Drop Nearly 20% in May — Largest Monthly Decline Since 2020

Global oil prices fell nearly 20% in May, marking the largest monthly decline since March 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) both experienced significant losses as traders anticipated a potential cease-fire deal between U.S. and Iran that could ease supply disruptions.

By Isabel Wang and Myra P. Saefong Fri, May 29, 2026 at 10:52 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Oil Prices Drop Nearly 20% in May — Largest Monthly Decline Since 2020

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