Oil Prices in July 2011: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$97.30
EIA monthly average
vs June 2011
+1.1%
$96.26
vs July 2010
+27.5%
$76.32
Brent average
$116.97
avg daily Brent − WTI +$19.67
WTI averaged $97.30 per barrel in July 2011, little changed from June 2011 ($96.26). The average was 27% above the $76.32 of July 2010.
Daily spot prices, July 2011
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2011 | $95.68 | $115.93 |
| Jul 28, 2011 | $97.48 | $118.16 |
| Jul 27, 2011 | $97.40 | $117.99 |
| Jul 26, 2011 | $99.61 | $118.14 |
| Jul 25, 2011 | $98.97 | $118.27 |
| Jul 22, 2011 | $99.53 | $118.99 |
| Jul 21, 2011 | $98.96 | $118.25 |
| Jul 20, 2011 | $98.11 | $118.52 |
| Jul 19, 2011 | $97.49 | $118.18 |
| Jul 18, 2011 | $95.94 | $117.05 |
| Jul 15, 2011 | $97.24 | $118.06 |
| Jul 14, 2011 | $95.75 | $117.38 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | $98.04 | $118.46 |
| Jul 12, 2011 | $97.41 | $117.36 |
| Jul 11, 2011 | $95.16 | $117.35 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | $96.20 | $117.40 |
| Jul 7, 2011 | $98.70 | $117.40 |
| Jul 6, 2011 | $96.67 | $113.55 |
| Jul 5, 2011 | $96.92 | $113.21 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | $94.81 | $109.82 |
Daily prices stayed in a narrow $4.80 band, from $94.81 (Jul 1, 2011) to $99.61 (Jul 26, 2011).
Brent averaged $116.97; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $19.67, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$15.01 to +$22.19.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2011 average equals $145.11 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2011 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $97.30 | $116.97 |
| Change vs June 2011 | +$1.04 | +$3.14 |
| Change vs July 2010 | +$20.98 | +$41.39 |
| Highest daily price | $99.61 Jul 26, 2011 | $118.99 Jul 22, 2011 |
| Lowest daily price | $94.81 Jul 1, 2011 | $109.82 Jul 1, 2011 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $145.11 | $174.45 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2011.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2011 – Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2011 – Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 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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