This Sector Will Thrive in the Coming Energy Crisis

[Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins]( Welcome to Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins! It’s the only daily newsletter featuring the insights of renowned author and former Wall Street insider, Nomi Prins. Every day, Nomi shines a light on a massive wealth transfer she calls The Great Distortion. That’s the true cause of the permanent disconnect she sees between the markets and the real economy. And she shares ways you can come out ahead, if you know where the money is flowing. You’ll find all Nomi’s Inside Wall Street issues [here](. If you have questions or comments, send Nomi a note anytime [here]( or at feedback@rogueeconomics.com. This Sector Will Thrive in the Coming Energy Crisis By Nomi Prins, Editor, Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably worried about gas prices. In fact, a Gallup poll earlier this summer revealed that increasing gas prices are causing financial hardship for 67% of Americans. Average energy prices have increased by 33% over the last year here in the U.S. That’s according to the July CPI figures released earlier this month. And sure, we’ve seen some relief at the gas pumps in recent months. The national average price of gas has dropped from $5.01 in mid-June to $3.84 today. Even in my home state of California, where gas prices are higher than in nearly every other state in the country, I can fuel up my car for about a buck cheaper per gallon now than in mid-June. Yet, I believe this is only the calm before another storm in energy prices. Winter is just around the corner… and that means higher demand for energy. And when demand increases, prices typically follow. Some sectors will suffer the effects of higher fuel prices more than others. That’s why tomorrow night at 8 p.m. ET, I’m holding a special summit about the coming energy crisis… and what you can do to prepare your portfolio… I’ll also outline five sectors that will go down as we head into winter. [So be sure to sign up here to reserve your spot](. But the good news is that there are also sectors that will benefit as fuel prices soar. And today, in the first of a two-part series, I’ll show you how to take advantage of one such sector. But first, let’s take a look at one part of the energy market that hasn’t seen any relief yet this summer – your electric bill. Recommended Link Market Wizard Reveals: [The One Ticker Retirement Plan]( [image]( Introducing the “One Ticker Retirement Plan”… It’s a way to trade just one ticker… And potentially make all the money you need – no matter what happens in the stock market. Sounds too good to be true? [Larry reveals everything in this interview – including the name of the ticker you need to get started.]( -- Oppressive Utility Costs We’re seeing higher prices across the board as a result of increasing fuel costs. That’s because we use fuel for everything from getting people and goods from point A to point B, to cooling or heating our homes, to keeping the lights on. And for some households, rising energy prices are having disastrous consequences. For instance, household electricity charges are up 15.2% over the last year. As a result, 1 out of every 6 American homes is now behind in its utility bills. [Featured: If you feel like you’re paying more and getting less, read THIS 👇]( According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), those households owe a total of $16 billion in unpaid utility bills. That figure is double what it was before the pandemic. It’s the worst crisis NEADA has ever documented. Some utilities have cut off more than 40% more customers than they did pre-pandemic in what one expert described as a “tsunami of shutoffs.” The reality is that while Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks about the “strong underlying momentum” in the economy, regular Americans are struggling to keep the lights on during this period of Great Distortion. Recommended Link [$150 Trillion | Transformation of US | Bezos/Musk]( [image]( This is troubling. Have you heard of COP26? Almost nobody has. Amid the distractions caused by lingering health issues, conflicts overseas, shortages, and inflation… Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently took the stage at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland to address some of the world’s most powerful people. From the stage, Yellen called for world leaders to commit to a $150 trillion ‘global transition’ of our economy. Since then, Bank of America has signed the accord, along with 131 countries, 234 cities, and 695 of the world’s biggest companies. Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have invested in this ‘transformation’ as well. What is it that Yellen, Biden, Trudeau, Bezos and Musk are pushing for? And what does it mean for your money? Investigative journalist and renowned economist, Nomi Prins has followed the money… And what she’s found is startling. [Go here to see how this ‘transformation’ will play out – and what it means for your money.]( -- Factors Behind the Rising Price of Natural Gas There’s one main reason behind the spike in electricity costs. It’s the high cost of natural gas. See, in 2021, natural gas accounted for 36.2% of U.S. electricity generation. That’s up from 27.6% in 2000. You can see that growth in this chart. It shows the share of the total U.S. electricity supply provided by each of the main electricity sources since 2005. [Chart] As you can see, the share of electricity produced by natural gas (the blue line) has outpaced all the other sources, including petroleum, nuclear, and renewables, in recent years. Today, U.S. natural gas prices are up 30.5% relative to a year ago. Earlier this month, they hit 14-year highs. This was largely due to the increased use of air-conditioning in this summer’s soaring temperatures. In fact, natural gas futures – the price traders pay – have more than doubled over the last year, as you can see in this next chart. Oil futures are up about 40%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is down 11%. [Chart] Why the recent spike in natural gas prices? On August 19, Russia announced that it is planning to shut down its main Nord Stream gas pipeline to Europe for maintenance. The shutdown is to last three days, starting tomorrow, August 31. It’s not clear whether this is unplanned maintenance or if it is in retaliation for western Europe’s pro-Ukraine stance. Either way, it underscores the fragility of the world’s energy supply. That’s because Russia is a major exporter of natural gas to the rest of Europe. The European Union (EU) gets roughly 40% of its natural gas from Russia. So countries there are scrambling to find alternative sources of energy and fuel, especially as winter approaches and the war in Ukraine continues. For example, in recent months, we’ve seen a dramatic escalation in demand for U.S. shale gas from the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe. All the uncertainty surrounding the natural gas supply is pushing global prices higher. Added to that, EU sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products are set to come into effect in the coming months, as I wrote to you [last week](. This will have a knock-on effect on all energy prices across the globe. [Featured: Biden: “Liberal World Order” Coming?]( Triple Whammy as We Head Into Winter So this rise in natural gas prices isn’t a short-term phenomenon. And it’s destined to build into a crisis across the Atlantic this winter. When the weather gets colder, demand for natural gas-fueled electricity will rise as a result. And if prices spike because of what’s happening overseas, you can bet they will spike in the U.S., too. In general, colder weather increases demand for natural gas for heating. This is true in both the residential and commercial sectors. That puts upward pressure on prices. If the weather becomes unexpectedly cold or harsh, price spikes can intensify. That’s because supply can’t increase quickly enough to address that additional short-term demand. This supply problem is exacerbated when cold winters follow very hot summers. And Europe has had its hottest summer on record. Because of the soaring temperatures there, folks are using more natural gas to power things like air conditioners. This means less natural gas is available for storage. And this, in turn, leads to lower available storage volume once winter hits. So we have reduced supply due to geopolitical tensions. That’s coupled with higher demand due to a hot summer. And colder weather is approaching. That triple-whammy is why we will see more natural gas price spikes as we head toward winter. Recommended Link [The BOLDEST stock “trick” that ANYONE can use (LIVE DEMO)]( [image]( No matter whether the stock market is moving up or down... Millionaire trader, Jeff Clark, finds a strategy that works. He almost doubled his net-worth in 2000... And went on to deliver massive gains during the crashes of 2008, 2020, 2022... and the bull markets in between... But his latest strategy is the most unusual yet. [Click here for more info (including a LIVE demo!)]( -- What This Means for Your Money There are several types of companies that have already profited due to rising natural gas prices. These include natural gas companies that either own or supply natural gas. It also includes companies that own or operate energy infrastructure and pipelines that deliver natural gas. Companies engaged in natural gas exploration have also benefited. And I believe natural gas prices will continue to rise through the winter. So, for the purest way to take advantage of that rise, I recommend the United States 12 Month Natural Gas Fund (UNL). It’s an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price movements of natural gas. And tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31 at 8 p.m. ET, I’ll be sharing the details of an even better opportunity. At my [Running on Empty Summit,]( going to do a deep dive into the energy crisis… and what you can do to prepare your portfolio… I’ll also share my FULL list of five sectors that will go up… as well as five that will go down as we head toward winter. So be sure to [reserve your spot for that right now](. And tune in to tomorrow’s Inside Wall Street… I’ll show you one of the five sectors that will perform the worst – and is best avoided right now – as a result of rising energy prices. Happy investing, [signature] Nomi Prins Editor, Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins P.S. At this event tomorrow night, I’ll also reveal a special investment that could hand you 10 times your money. You won’t want to miss it. So make sure to [save your spot now]( and mark your calendar for 8 p.m. ET tomorrow (Wednesday) night. --------------------------------------------------------------- Like what you’re reading? Send your thoughts to [feedback@rogueeconomics.com](mailto:feedback@rogueeconomics.com?subject=Inside Wall Street Feedback). --------------------------------------------------------------- MAILBAG In last [Friday’s mailbag]( Nomi answered a reader's question about the value of the U.S. dollar. She wrote: I don’t see the U.S. dollar’s status as the primary currency for both global reserves and trade changing any time soon. This reader has some doubts about the value of the dollar… Can you tell me what gives the U.S. dollar its value? And who will be collecting on our $30 trillion debt? Is there any other country on the planet that has so much national debt? – Gretchen C. And another reader has concerns about the idea of wireless charging for electric vehicles, which [Nomi covered last week]( Wireless EV charging – shouldn't it be banned since it is less efficient than direct charging by plugging the vehicle in? Yet another ecological hit supplied by the “green” revolution. – Chuck W. What creative ways have you tried to save money during this period of rising utility costs? Can you guess the five sectors that will perform the best, and the worst, during the coming energy crisis? Write us at [feedback@rogueeconomics.com](mailto:feedback@rogueeconomics.com?subject=RE: This Sector Will Thrive in the Coming Energy Crisis). IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… [Strange Force Coming for American’s Savings? 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