Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (Jan. 2)

The price of U.S. benchmark crude oil scheduled for delivery in February dipped by $1.27 to close at $70.38 per barrel on Tuesday. Similarly, Brent crude for March delivery saw a decrease, falling by $1.15 to rest at $75.89 per barrel. February's wholesale gasoline reported a drop of 2 cents, ending the day at $2.09 per gallon, while February heating oil remained stable at a price of $2.53 per gallon. In contrast, the price of February natural gas surged 6 cents, settling at $2.57 per 1,000 cubic feet. Gold for February delivery also climbed, up by $1.60 to end at $2,073.40 per ounce. Meanwhile, Silver and copper scheduled for March delivery saw a decline in their prices, falling 14 cents and 1 cent to end at $23.95 per ounce and $3.88 per pound respectively. (The Epoch Times Copyright © 2024)

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