Oil Prices in February 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $102.20 per barrel in February 2012, up $1.93 (1.9%) from January 2012. A year earlier, in February 2011, it averaged $88.58, so the price was higher by $13.62 (15.4%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, February 2012
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2012 | $107.08 | $122.23 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | $106.59 | $124.02 |
| Feb 27, 2012 | $108.49 | $126.46 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | $109.39 | $124.89 |
| Feb 23, 2012 | $107.44 | $124.53 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | $105.99 | $123.07 |
| Feb 21, 2012 | $105.88 | $120.85 |
| Feb 17, 2012 | $103.27 | $120.69 |
| Feb 16, 2012 | $102.33 | $121.00 |
| Feb 15, 2012 | $101.82 | $120.25 |
| Feb 14, 2012 | $100.82 | $118.30 |
| Feb 13, 2012 | $100.39 | $118.73 |
| Feb 10, 2012 | $98.68 | $118.13 |
| Feb 9, 2012 | $99.88 | $118.40 |
| Feb 8, 2012 | $98.80 | $117.18 |
| Feb 7, 2012 | $98.55 | $116.86 |
| Feb 6, 2012 | $96.89 | $115.47 |
| Feb 3, 2012 | $97.80 | $112.56 |
| Feb 2, 2012 | $96.36 | $110.96 |
| Feb 1, 2012 | $97.63 | $111.96 |
Prices rose over the month, from $97.63 on Feb 1, 2012 to $107.08 on Feb 29, 2012, with gains on 14 of 20 trading days.
Brent averaged $119.33; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $17.12, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$14.33 to +$19.45.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2012 average equals $151.26 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $102.20 | $119.33 |
| Change vs January 2012 | +$1.93 | +$8.64 |
| Change vs February 2011 | +$13.62 | +$15.61 |
| Highest daily price | $109.39 Feb 24, 2012 | $126.46 Feb 27, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $96.36 Feb 2, 2012 | $110.96 Feb 2, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $151.26 | $176.61 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2012 – Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2012 – Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 |
| 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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