Oil Prices in June 2005: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI jumped in June 2005: the monthly average rose to $56.35, up $6.52 (13.1%) from May 2005, the highest monthly average in nominal terms since EIA's records began in 1986. The average was 48% above the $38.03 of June 2004.
Daily spot prices, June 2005
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2005 | $56.63 | $55.36 |
| Jun 29, 2005 | $57.23 | $55.42 |
| Jun 28, 2005 | $58.32 | $57.75 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $59.78 | $58.50 |
| Jun 24, 2005 | $59.63 | $57.21 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | $59.23 | $57.03 |
| Jun 22, 2005 | $58.27 | $56.06 |
| Jun 21, 2005 | $58.90 | $57.36 |
| Jun 20, 2005 | $59.19 | $57.10 |
| Jun 17, 2005 | $58.40 | $56.92 |
| Jun 16, 2005 | $56.48 | $54.30 |
| Jun 15, 2005 | $55.53 | $54.12 |
| Jun 14, 2005 | $55.03 | $53.52 |
| Jun 13, 2005 | $55.47 | $52.00 |
| Jun 10, 2005 | $53.55 | $51.98 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | $54.36 | $51.36 |
| Jun 8, 2005 | $52.51 | $51.92 |
| Jun 7, 2005 | $53.84 | $51.62 |
| Jun 6, 2005 | $54.46 | $52.61 |
| Jun 3, 2005 | $55.08 | $51.90 |
| Jun 2, 2005 | $53.46 | $51.30 |
| Jun 1, 2005 | $54.40 | $50.46 |
Prices dipped to $52.51 on Jun 8, 2005, then climbed to $59.78 on Jun 27, 2005 and ended at $56.63. The largest one-day move was +$2.32 on Jun 1, 2005 (+4.5%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $54.35 for the month, $2.00 under WTI across 22 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the June 2005 average equals $97.62 in September 2026 dollars.
June 2005 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $56.35 | $54.35 |
| Change vs May 2005 | +$6.52 | +$5.70 |
| Change vs June 2004 | +$18.32 | +$19.17 |
| Highest daily price | $59.78 Jun 27, 2005 | $58.50 Jun 27, 2005 |
| Lowest daily price | $52.51 Jun 8, 2005 | $50.46 Jun 1, 2005 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $97.62 | $94.15 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 2005.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | September 2026 |
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 5:27 PM CDT. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
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