For the first time since April 18, 2022, the dollar exchange rate during trading amounted to more than 80 rubles. It is reported by RT with reference to data from the Moscow Stock Exchange.
It should be noted that the growth of the currency of the European Union amounted to 17 kopeks, up to 87.46 rubles. China’s national currency – the yuan – rose 5 kopecks to 11.63 rubles.
Earlier it became known that in the context of the decision of a number of OPEC + (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) countries to cut oil production, world prices for black gold rose more than 5%. WTI crude oil futures in May rose 7.12%, breaking through $81 a barrel. Growth in the cost of June Brent oil futures at 01:18 (Moscow time) amounted to 7.13% (up to $85.59 per barrel).
Dollar exchange rate exceeded 80 rubles for the first time since April 2022