The 7 Best Long-Term Stocks to Buy Now Despite threats to Russian oil and gas supplies, surging inflation around the globe and China Covid lockdowns throttling the world’s second-largest economy, Brent crude and its West Texas Intermediate partner ride volatility yet remain above $100 a barrel. It is also reducing its oil refining operations, while investing heavily in renewable energy or cleaner options such as liquified natural gas (LNG). Suncor (SU) — The giant integrated oil sands leader has several catalysts for 2022.