Yes, there are bargains out there for investors seeking income-paying stocks.

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) is one of the best oil and gas stocks to buy right now. On January 30, BTIG reduced its price target on Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) from $150 to $141 and kept its Buy rating on the stock.

Oil refining companies are in a very sweet spot right now. The reason is pretty straightforward: The cost of their inputs has fallen and demand for their end products has increased, along with the prices they can charge.

The energy sector is chock-full of high-yield stocks to boost your passive income stream.

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) is a publicly traded Delaware corporation focused on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests,

The stock doesn't yield as much as Energy Transfer, but it's still a strong 3.6% at the current share price. Kinder Morgan has raised its dividend for nine consecutive years, and most importantly, you can count on it. About 20% of the company's cash flow is all that is needed to cover the dividend.

ETFs owning oil and gas stocks have moved back into focus in early 2026 following the U.S.-backed overthrow of Venezuela's Maduro regime.

Two narratives will dominate the energy sector in 2026: stability and growth. Here are five companies poised to take advantage.

The United States and Canada are top oil and gas producers, which bodes well for these energy giants and their shareholders.