Oil Prices in February 2011: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $88.58 per barrel in February 2011, little changed from January 2011 ($89.17). A year earlier, in February 2010, it averaged $76.39, so the price was higher by $12.19 (16.0%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, February 2011
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2011 | $97.10 | $112.27 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | $96.52 | $111.47 |
| Feb 24, 2011 | $95.83 | $113.91 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | $96.04 | $109.77 |
| Feb 22, 2011 | $92.65 | $106.82 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | $85.03 | $102.20 |
| Feb 17, 2011 | $85.05 | $103.45 |
| Feb 16, 2011 | $83.80 | $102.78 |
| Feb 15, 2011 | $83.13 | $102.48 |
| Feb 14, 2011 | $83.66 | $103.12 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | $84.39 | $99.93 |
| Feb 10, 2011 | $85.44 | $100.74 |
| Feb 9, 2011 | $85.59 | $100.16 |
| Feb 8, 2011 | $85.85 | $99.25 |
| Feb 7, 2011 | $86.30 | $99.44 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | $87.87 | $99.43 |
| Feb 3, 2011 | $89.42 | $101.69 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | $89.78 | $101.30 |
| Feb 1, 2011 | $89.54 | $100.40 |
Prices rose over the month, from $89.54 on Feb 1, 2011 to $97.10 on Feb 28, 2011. The largest one-day move was +$7.62 on Feb 22, 2011 (+9.0%).
Brent averaged $103.72; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $15.14, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$10.86 to +$19.46.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2011 average equals $134.86 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2011 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $88.58 | $103.72 |
| Change vs January 2011 | −$0.59 | +$7.20 |
| Change vs February 2010 | +$12.19 | +$29.97 |
| Highest daily price | $97.10 Feb 28, 2011 | $113.91 Feb 24, 2011 |
| Lowest daily price | $83.13 Feb 15, 2011 | $99.25 Feb 8, 2011 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $134.86 | $157.91 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2011.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2011 – Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2011 – Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| 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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