We recently compiled a list of the Energy Stocks that are Gaining This Week.In this article, we are going to take a look at where Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) stands against the other energy stocks.

After significantly trailing behind in 2024, the energy sector now finds itself outperforming the general market so far this year. Despite the sharp market decline on Thursday, April 3, the broader energy sector has gained over 1.3% since the beginning of 2025, against declines of more than 7% by the wider market.

The energy industry has braced itself for a tidal wave of change with Donald Trump back in the Oval Office since the President has expressed a strong commitment to reviving fossil fuels, reversing climate policies, and assuring America’s energy security. One sector that is already booming is that of natural gas. The benchmark US natural gas price at Henry Hub has surged by over 147% over the last year, thanks to slowing output in 2024, booming LNG exports, and fast-depleting inventories during the coldest winter in six years. Moreover, the ongoing AI boom and the accompanying data centers are also set to significantly increase the country’s energy demand, for which natural gas is a leading contender. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the US gas demand to reach record highs this year and next, forecasting the country’s gas output to surge to 105.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2025, up from 103.2 bcfd last year and a record 103.6 bcfd in 2023.Why Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR) is Gaining This Week?

A tanker ship surrounded by oil rigs in the open ocean, illustrating the company's vast energy businesses.

Our Methodology

To collect data for this article, we have referred to several stock screeners to find energy stocks that have surged the most between March 26 and April 2, 2025. Following are the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price surge during this period.

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Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR)

Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 5.34%

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) is a growth-oriented company that owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets.

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Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) topped forecasts in Q4 2024 as its adjusted EPS of -$0.79 beat expectations by $0.18. The company’s revenue of $1.83 billion was also above estimates by $152.73 million. Moreover, Goldman Sachs upgraded PARR from Neutral to Buy last week. The upgrade was accompanied by a price target increase from $18 to $19, suggesting an upside potential of 34%.

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) was recently included in our list of the 12 Best Oil Refinery Stocks to Invest in According to Analysts.

Overall, PARR ranks 9th on our list of the energy stocks that gained the most this week. While we acknowledge the potential of energy companies, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than PARR but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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