Oil Prices in November 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $86.53 per barrel in November 2012, down $2.96 (3.3%) from October 2012. A year earlier, in November 2011, it averaged $97.16, so the price was lower by $10.63 (10.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, November 2012
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2012 | $88.54 | $110.84 |
| Nov 29, 2012 | $87.64 | $110.47 |
| Nov 28, 2012 | $86.10 | $108.26 |
| Nov 27, 2012 | $86.81 | $109.33 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | $87.28 | $110.18 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | $87.01 | $110.14 |
| Nov 21, 2012 | $87.08 | $110.81 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | $86.46 | $110.01 |
| Nov 19, 2012 | $89.05 | $110.06 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | $86.62 | $106.81 |
| Nov 15, 2012 | $85.45 | $110.07 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | $86.32 | $109.66 |
| Nov 13, 2012 | $85.38 | $108.82 |
| Nov 12, 2012 | $85.56 | $110.23 |
| Nov 9, 2012 | $86.08 | $108.61 |
| Nov 8, 2012 | $85.07 | $107.23 |
| Nov 7, 2012 | $84.50 | $108.21 |
| Nov 6, 2012 | $88.62 | $109.27 |
| Nov 5, 2012 | $85.64 | $105.59 |
| Nov 2, 2012 | $84.90 | $106.79 |
| Nov 1, 2012 | $87.05 | $108.84 |
Prices dipped to $84.50 on Nov 7, 2012, then climbed to $89.05 on Nov 19, 2012 and ended at $88.54. The largest one-day move was −$4.12 on Nov 7, 2012 (−4.6%).
Brent averaged $109.06; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $22.53, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$19.95 to +$24.67.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2012. Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2012 average equals $126.64 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $86.53 | $109.06 |
| Change vs October 2012 | −$2.96 | −$2.65 |
| Change vs November 2011 | −$10.63 | −$1.71 |
| Highest daily price | $89.05 Nov 19, 2012 | $110.84 Nov 30, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $84.50 Nov 7, 2012 | $105.59 Nov 5, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $126.64 | $159.61 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2012 – Nov 30, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2012 – Nov 30, 2012 | Nov 30, 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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