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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose 63 cents to $77.59 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for September delivery rose 70 cents to $81.71 per barrel. Wholesale gasoline for August delivery rose 4 cents to $2.45 a gallon. August heating oil …