Energy prices

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery rose 87 cents to $76.08 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for March delivery rose $1.20 to $78.98 per barrel. Wholesale gasoline for February delivery rose 3 cents to $2.26 a gallon. February heating oil rose 3 cents to $2.36 a gallon. February natural gas rose 9 cents to $3.82 per 1,000 cubic feet.