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Could Higher Energy Prices Affect Berkshire’s Energy Portfolio?

Could Higher Energy Prices Affect Berkshire’s Energy Portfolio?

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) operates in the energy sector through Berkshire Hathaway Energy (or BHE). Natural gas utilities have seen some pressure on the demand front mainly due to higher input costs driven by higher oil prices (USO). MidAmerican and Northern Powergrid witnessed higher sales costs resulting in lower profitability in 4Q17.