Oil Prices in June 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI dropped in June 2012: the monthly average fell to $82.30, down $12.36 (13.1%) from May 2012, the lowest monthly average in nominal terms since October 2010. A year earlier, in June 2011, it averaged $96.26, so the price was lower by $13.96 (14.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, June 2012
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2012 | $85.04 | $94.17 |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $77.72 | $91.02 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $80.27 | $92.06 |
| Jun 26, 2012 | $79.34 | $90.19 |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $78.76 | $88.69 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | $79.33 | $89.22 |
| Jun 21, 2012 | $77.91 | $89.22 |
| Jun 20, 2012 | $81.06 | $93.50 |
| Jun 19, 2012 | $83.99 | $95.14 |
| Jun 18, 2012 | $83.26 | $95.21 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | $84.03 | $97.13 |
| Jun 14, 2012 | $83.83 | $96.46 |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $82.56 | $97.29 |
| Jun 12, 2012 | $83.35 | $96.59 |
| Jun 11, 2012 | $82.58 | $98.60 |
| Jun 8, 2012 | $84.08 | $97.57 |
| Jun 7, 2012 | $84.78 | $100.05 |
| Jun 6, 2012 | $85.05 | $101.14 |
| Jun 5, 2012 | $84.31 | $98.65 |
| Jun 4, 2012 | $83.95 | $97.74 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | $83.17 | $98.63 |
Prices peaked at $85.05 on Jun 6, 2012, then fell to $77.72 on Jun 28, 2012 and ended at $85.04. The largest one-day move was +$7.32 on Jun 29, 2012 (+9.4%).
Brent averaged $95.16; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $12.85, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$9.13 to +$16.09.
It was the lowest monthly average of 2012. Adjusted with CPI-U, the June 2012 average equals $120.84 in September 2026 dollars.
June 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $82.30 | $95.16 |
| Change vs May 2012 | −$12.36 | −$15.18 |
| Change vs June 2011 | −$13.96 | −$18.67 |
| Highest daily price | $85.05 Jun 6, 2012 | $101.14 Jun 6, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $77.72 Jun 28, 2012 | $88.69 Jun 25, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $120.84 | $139.72 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2012 – Jun 29, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2012 – Jun 29, 2012 | Jun 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.
Download:2012 daily prices (CSV)