Oil Prices in November 2009: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $77.99 per barrel, November 2009's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since September 2008, up $2.27 (3.0%) from October 2009. The average was 36% above the $57.31 of November 2008.
Daily spot prices, November 2009
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2009 | $77.19 | $77.77 |
| Nov 27, 2009 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Nov 25, 2009 | $77.25 | $76.57 |
| Nov 24, 2009 | $74.88 | $75.35 |
| Nov 23, 2009 | $76.49 | $78.14 |
| Nov 20, 2009 | $76.83 | $75.61 |
| Nov 19, 2009 | $77.47 | $76.45 |
| Nov 18, 2009 | $79.55 | $78.64 |
| Nov 17, 2009 | $79.08 | $77.36 |
| Nov 16, 2009 | $78.91 | $77.14 |
| Nov 13, 2009 | $76.34 | $74.81 |
| Nov 12, 2009 | $77.25 | $75.18 |
| Nov 11, 2009 | $79.16 | $76.99 |
| Nov 10, 2009 | $79.01 | $77.07 |
| Nov 9, 2009 | $79.44 | $77.18 |
| Nov 6, 2009 | $77.40 | $75.51 |
| Nov 5, 2009 | $79.64 | $78.02 |
| Nov 4, 2009 | $80.30 | $78.21 |
| Nov 3, 2009 | $79.58 | $75.68 |
| Nov 2, 2009 | $78.08 | $75.56 |
Prices peaked at $80.30 on Nov 4, 2009, then fell to $74.88 on Nov 24, 2009 and ended at $77.19.
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $76.66 for the month, $1.33 under WTI across 20 matched dates.
It was the highest monthly average of 2009. Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2009 average equals $121.47 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2009 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $77.99 | $76.66 |
| Change vs October 2009 | +$2.27 | +$3.89 |
| Change vs November 2008 | +$20.68 | +$24.21 |
| Highest daily price | $80.30 Nov 4, 2009 | $78.64 Nov 18, 2009 |
| Lowest daily price | $74.88 Nov 24, 2009 | $74.81 Nov 13, 2009 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $121.47 | $119.40 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2009.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 2, 2009 – Nov 30, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 2, 2009 – Nov 30, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| 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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