MARKET WATCH: Energy prices rise as confrontation with Iran intensifies

The front-month crude contract increased 0.5% Jan. 4 to the highest closing price since May 2011 in the New York market ahead of possible European Union action against Iran. Natural gas rallied 4% on forecasts of colder weather.

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