The war-fueled surge in oil prices has been the major story in the energy market this year. However, most forecasters expect crude prices to cool off once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. While oil is the story right now, the real boom in the energy market is natural gas. The cleaner-burning fuel is crucial to support the expected surge in power demand by AI data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and electric vehicles. Here are three of the smartest energy stocks to buy to cash in on the gas-fueled ...