U.S. GDP expanded at a 3% annualized rate in the second quarter, beating most forecasts and suggesting surprising economic resilience, according to fresh data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The news lifted oil prices modestly on Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing 1.43% to $70.20 per barrel and Brent crude rising 1.19% to $73.37. Gasoline also rose 1.10% to $2.243, but heating oil slipped 1.51% to $2.427. Natural gas plunged over 3% to $3.03/MMBtu, driven by milder weather forecasts and softening industrial demand in key…