Turnipseed

Is Natural Gas About to Break Higher?

The combustion of natural gas emits almost 30 percent less carbon dioxide than oil, and just under 45 percent less carbon dioxide than coal per unit of energy (source- naturalgas.org), so it is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to reduce GHG's. This will increase natural gas consumption over the next couple of decades. Short term - I don't know, but longterm outlook for producers and pipelines is very favorable.

Energy Infrastructure MLPs: Among the Very Best High Dividend Stocks

You should note there are tax considerations even in IRAs. Also, there are a wide variety of MLPs including some that are oil/gas producers.