Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 86 cents to $69.47 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for February delivery rose $1.02 to $74.26 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for January delivery rose 4 cents to $2.02 a gallon. January heating oil rose 4 cents to $2.55 a gallon. January natural gas rose 3 cents to $2.34 per 1,000 cubic feet.
