Will Rising Fossil Fuel Prices Boost Battery Tech Investing? It's hard to avoid the U.S.-Israel-Iran war in the news — or at the pump. Energy prices are rising worldwide as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. That will likely drive inflation up worldwide, impacting rate markets as well as portfolio performance for the rest of the year. Of course, even amid volatility, opportunities abound for the savvy investor. Indeed, events this year may prove a catalyst for investment in battery technology, with the Am ...