Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 72 cents to $79.95 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 71 cents to $83.98 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 3 cents to $2.57 a gallon. June heating oil rose 4 cents to $2.49 a gallon. June natural gas rose 11.3 cents to $2.61 per 1,000 cubic feet.

Gold for June delivery rose $31.90 to $2,417.40 per ounce. Silver for July delivery rose $1.38 to $31.26 per ounce, and July copper rose 17 cents to $5.05 per pound.