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Dollar surpasses 71 rubles on the Moscow Exchange first time since May 28

The Russian ruble is getting cheaper against the dollar and the euro amid falling oil prices

MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. The dollar on the Moscow Exchange grew by 1.5% and reached 71.01 rubles.

The last time the dollar was above 71 rubles on May 28.

As of 14:10 Moscow time, the dollar was trading at 71.03 rubles (+1.5%). At the same time, the euro rose by 1.2% to 79.6 rubles.

The Russian ruble is getting cheaper against the dollar and the euro amid falling oil prices. Brent oil on London’s ICE exchange fell by 1% to $41.42 per barrel. The price of WTI crude oil dropped by 1.3%, reaching $39.3 per barrel.