Bullion prices rose as gold climbed for a second day on speculation that economic recovery would boost commodity demand. Silver and platinum also rose. Crude oil prices reached their highest in two years after US inventories unexpectedly declined and Chinese refiners increased processing. Distillate fuel stockpiles fell by the largest volume since 2007. Base metal prices increased with copper jumping to a record high amid rising Chinese inflation and expectations of a copper shortage in 2011 due to strong Chinese demand growth.