Energy stocks can be great for dividend income. The global economy needs oil, gas, and electricity around the clock, so the companies in this space are always humming. However, the energy industry can be highly volatile at times, and the ongoing war in the Middle East is a prime example.
Oil and gas prices can fluctuate, as can energy stock share prices. The best plan is usually to focus on the long term, buying into the industry’s top names for their proven ability to weather the ups and downs.
Here are four outstanding names across the oil and gas, pipeline, and nuclear energy spaces, all of which should continue to deliver dependable income. Each is a potential buy right now.
This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.