Oil crashing 20% on Iran peace hopes — short energy stocks as Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Oil prices have already fallen 20% from their 2026 peak as the U.S. and Iran edge closer to a ceasefire deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most important oil shipping route. Prices are still sliding as negotiations progress.
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The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the world's oil. It's been blocked since the Iran war started in February, causing a massive energy shock. Now President Trump says a ceasefire deal is close, and oil has already dropped 20% from its peak. If the strait reopens, a huge supply of oil floods back into the market, which could push prices even lower. Energy stocks like ExxonMobil and Chevron tend to follow oil prices down in these scenarios. The trend is clearly pointing lower, and any official ceasefire announcement could trigger another sharp leg down.