As we draw closer to the end of 2023, the energy sector remains volatile. Geopolitical conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine, along with production cuts from key suppliers, are providing support for oil prices; however, soft economic data out of the U.S. and China have raised serious demand concerns, and have effectively kept a lid on any significant rally attempts by crude futures (CLZ23) in recent months.
However, as crude oil tests emerging support in the round-number $80 neighborhood, it's worth considering some of the standout dividend stocks within the energy sector. These top energy stock picks not only provide exposure to oil and gas prices, but they offer steady income via dividend payments, too.
