Energy stocks soared in 2022 as prices rose with a rapid rise in demand after COVID lockdowns were lifted and supply shocks due to the Ukrainian war. However, they have since declined, suffering a big blow in 2023 when energy prices remained flat. Heightened oil prices at the start of 2024 boosted energy stocks. However, heating oil prices and natural gas prices have been on the decline. Current prices for all energy products remain below their 2022 peak. This shows you that energy stocks are super volatile ...