Gas prices sink as oil set for 20% drop — largest one-month decline since 2020

Gas pump prices are starting to fall, and oil is on track to drop 20% in May as investors price in a near-term ceasefire deal to end the Iran war. The article points to easing energy costs and improved risk sentiment tied to a potential geopolitical de-escalation. This is supportive for consumers and broadly negative for energy prices, with potential sector-level market impact.

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Gas pump prices are starting to fall, and oil is on track to drop 20% in May as investors price in a near-term ceasefire deal to end the Iran war. The article points to easing energy costs and improved risk sentiment tied to a potential geopolitical de-escalation. This is supportive for consumers and broadly negative for energy prices, with potential sector-level market impact.