ket, but few have had a crazier time than crude oil. </p>
                <p> At the start of the pandemic, crude oil cratered—at one point even sliding into negative territory. Today, it’s nearing $100. </p>
                <p> The price swings have shocked motorists, investors, CEOs and OPEC+ ministers alike. An entire industry has gone from being written off as a wounded dinosaur to become a key player in the recovery. </p>
                <p> This is the story of crude’s collapse, and what its com