Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose $1.49 to $39.15 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude oil for January delivery rose $1.52 to $41.23 a barrel.

Wholesale gasoline for December delivery rose 3 cents to $1.11 a gallon. December heating oil rose 5 cents to $1.17 a gallon. December natural ...