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The rupee strengthened by 23 paise in early trade as crude oil prices eased following US signals of a possible Iran deal. Improved global sentiment and positive equity market cues supported the currency despite recent volatility and geopolitical concerns.

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The oil marketing companies on Tuesday decided to break their three-day pause to increase petrol and diesel prices by a sharp 35 paise per litre.