Indian rupee weakens to 95.55 amid rising crude oil prices and Strait of Hormuz tensions

The Indian rupee fell to 95.55 against the dollar on Friday, down 11 paise. According to The Economic Times, this decline was driven by rising crude oil prices, which reached $105 per barrel, and increased global uncertainties. There was also significant demand for dollars from oil companies, while state-run banks sold dollars, suggesting intervention by the Reserve Bank of India to stabilize the currency.

Meanwhile, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, have eased slightly. As reported by FXStreet and Fortune, a meeting between Gulf foreign ministers and their Iranian counterpart is scheduled for Monday in Oman. This diplomatic effort aims to secure a temporary arrangement for safe passage through the strait. The development comes after recent attacks on Saudi energy sites and a decline in Saudi Arabia's oil output.

Crude oil prices have responded to these developments, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading near $97.00, down 3.4% on the day. Brent crude oil prices also dropped 2.9% to $104.52 a barrel on Friday, according to Fortune. Despite these changes, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of tension, with Iran insisting that the US must fulfill terms of a previous ceasefire deal before a full agreement can be reached.

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