Oil prices rose after news of an apparent military coup in Turkey.
Internationally traded Brent crude was up about 1.01 percent at $48.09 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was last up about 0.72 percent at $46.28 a barrel.
Turkey, which straddles Europe and the Middle East, is not a major oil producer, but is an important pipeline area. Oil prices also rise generally during times of instability in the Middle East.
Source: CNBC