Crude oil prices jumped again in U.S. trading on Wednesday as West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.09 to finish the day at $61.14 a barrel. The oil price is for March delivery.

Global benchmark Brent crude for April delivery increased 99 cents to settle at $64.34 a barrel in trading on ICE Futures Europe.

March natural gas went up 9 cents to close at $3.22 per 1,000 cubic feet.