The prevailing energy sector landscape is marked by geopolitical conflicts and supply cuts by OPEC. With the anticipation of oil prices remaining volatile this year, this article compares the fundamentals of two leading industry players, Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) and Energy Transfer LP (ET) to determine which stock could be a better portfolio addition.
Experts are indicating a surge in oil prices this year due to heightened geopolitical tensions. Oil trading in the Red Sea has been hampered by continued attacks on ships carried out by Yemen-based Houthi militants. Despite the deployment of a U.S.-led task force to the region, the conflict continues to impact the stability of oil trading in the area.
