In a July 18 Barchart article on the energy sector in Q2 2024 and beyond, I concluded: The bottom line is that we should expect volatility in the traditional energy commodities over the second half of 2024 as uncertainty over the U.S. policy path could cause significant price variance in the energy futures arena. With the potential for a second Trump administration rising, we could see lower oil prices over the coming years. Nearby NYMEX WTI crude oil prices were at the $82.84 per barrel level on July 17 and have moved lower over the past weeks. However, the U.S. political landscape has change…