Oil records its biggest one-month drop in six years, bringing consumers some relief

May 31, 2026

As May’s final day of oil trading closes, the price of crude posted its biggest one-month decline in six years, delivering some relief to consumers at the pump and some optimism to investors hoping for an end to sky-high energy prices.

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