Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart
Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart

Rick Rule: Oil Is Going Higher In Coming Years, Making Oil Stocks CHEAP Right Now

July 23, 2026

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Here is a summary of the conversation between Adam Taggart and Rick Rule.

The conversation with veteran resource investor Rick Rule centers on a core thesis: the world is facing a structural shortage of oil and other critical resources, driven by decades of underinvestment. While current price spikes are tied to geopolitical conflict, the more significant and investable opportunity lies in the structural supply deficit expected to hit by 2029-2030. Rule argues that the market is mispricing this reality, making high-quality energy stocks and related assets look cheap for patient investors.

The Structural Shortage vs. The Artificial Spike

A crucial distinction Rule makes is between the current oil price surge and the coming crisis. The recent price escalation is "artificial and temporary," a direct result of kinetic conflict in the Middle East. If peace breaks out, prices could crater as demand destruction in low-income countries (e.g., a taxi driver in Sri Lanka parking his cab) and a temporary supply glut reassert themselves.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **Structural Oil Shortage vs. Artificial Shortage** - Rick explains the key distinction: the current price spike is from war (artificial), but the real crisis in 2029-2030 will be structural from decades of underinvestment.
  • 2 (02:42) **Key Takeaway: The Media's Picture is Wrong** - Rick's #1 lesson from his symposium: what you hear on CNBC/Fox is different from reality; investors must understand the world as it is, not as it's portrayed.
  • 3 (05:47) **The Secret to a Great Conference: Preparation** - Rick explains why 2024 was the first year his 31-year-old symposium truly met his objectives.
  • 4 (08:06) **Theme: Deglobalization & Critical Minerals** - A major shift toward minerals like antimony, tungsten, titanium, and vanadium as countries seek supply chains in safer jurisdictions.
  • 5 (14:35) **The "Dumb Money" Opportunity: Government Subsidies** - Rick's mixed feelings: as a taxpayer he's horrified, but as a speculator, government money (dumb money) cascading into the sector is a huge tailwind.
  • 6 (21:26) **How Government Should (and Shouldn't) Help** - Rick argues the government should remove obstacles and fix the tax code, not pick winners or take equity stakes.
  • 7 (32:32) **Iran War & Oil: The 10-Day Window** - Rick assesses the current crisis: if de-escalation happens within ~10 days, strategic reserves can cushion the blow; if not, rationing by price means much higher prices.

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Guests on this episode

Adam Taggart Rick Rule

Show Notes

BUY THE REPLAY OF RICK'S RECENT CONFERENCE at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com/rulesymposiumOil stocks are CHEAP right now.So says natural resource investor Rick Rule, because he sees the price of oil marching higher as we approach 2030.Forget the Iran war's impact on oil prices. It's the lack of exploration the world did not invest in over the past several decades that is going to create real shortages -- and much higher prices -- in coming years.To learn which oil companies Rick likes most, watch this video.#oilprice #iranwar #commodities _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosureThoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/agreementIMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

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