An abundance of fossil fuels combined with advances in technology to harness wind and solar power has sent energy prices crashing. (Originally published July 21, 2020) Oil prices are expected to remain subdued into the new year, with murky prospects for the global economy and supply of crude weighing on the outlook. Futures for West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark for oil, will likely be about $43.25 a barrel in the first quarter, according to a survey of 10 investment banks, suggesting the market will remain within a narrow band. WTI futures slid 0.4% to $45.53 a barrel Friday. Next…