The dollar fell below 71 ruble for the first time since March

The ruble exchange rate turned to minimum values from the beginning of March: by noon may 21 at the Moscow exchange, the dollar was offered 70,64 of the ruble, and the Euro – 77,52. Analysts believe that support for domestic currency had continued rising oil prices and the approaching peak of payments for the tax on mineral extraction (met), which actively sell the oil they have accumulated foreign currency.