SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asia on Monday after pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine claimed a majority of voters in a disputed referendum chose independence, raising fears of a civil war that could disrupt supply.

New York’s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was up six cents to $100.05 for June delivery in afternoon Asian trading, while Brent North Sea crude for June gained 31 cents to $108.20 per barrel.

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