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Rupee slips for third straight day as crude oil and US Iran threats hit dollars
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Oil pressures and Iran threats push rupee to a fresh slide
The Indian rupee fell for its third consecutive session, ending at 93.79 to the dollar after losing about 30 paise. The move was driven by a jump in crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in West Asia persist and US President Trump’s threats toward Iran raise supply and cost concerns.
- Rupee closed near 93.79 per dollar after a third straight decline
- About 30 paise was lost as the currency weakened
- Rising crude oil prices weighed on the rupee
- West Asia tensions and US Iran threats intensified the pressure
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