Euro exceeded 80 rubles

The ruble increased the decline on the Moscow Exchange. According to Interfax, on Tuesday the euro reached, and then exceeded the mark of 80 rubles for the first time since August, while the dollar came close to the line of 73 rubles.

The last day in a row, the decline in world oil prices, which took place on Monday, as well as the purchase of currency on the eve of the New Year holidays after the completion of the tax payment period, is facilitating the decline in a row, experts say.

The dollar cost 72.82 rubles at 11:58, adding 59 kopecks. To the previous closure. The euro rose to 80.02 rubles, adding 80 kopecks. Both currencies grow the fourth auction in a row, the dollar added 3.02 rubles during this period, the euro - 3.84 rubles.

Oil prices stabilized after a strong fall at the beginning of the week. Brent oil futures for February costs $ 36.7 per barrel, the price of WTI is $ 36.94 per barrel.