Oil Prices in October 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $89.49 per barrel in October 2012, down $5.02 (5.3%) from September 2012. A year earlier, in October 2011, it averaged $86.32, so the price was higher by $3.17 (3.7%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, October 2012
Chart data table (23 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2012 | $86.23 | $109.89 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | $85.65 | $109.40 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | $85.52 | $109.33 |
| Oct 26, 2012 | $85.84 | $108.90 |
| Oct 25, 2012 | $85.59 | $107.64 |
| Oct 24, 2012 | $85.39 | $107.66 |
| Oct 23, 2012 | $86.65 | $107.53 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | $88.30 | $109.62 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | $90.00 | $111.89 |
| Oct 18, 2012 | $92.00 | $112.58 |
| Oct 17, 2012 | $92.04 | $113.49 |
| Oct 16, 2012 | $92.07 | $115.00 |
| Oct 15, 2012 | $91.84 | $115.00 |
| Oct 12, 2012 | $91.83 | $115.17 |
| Oct 11, 2012 | $92.19 | $116.18 |
| Oct 10, 2012 | $91.24 | $116.11 |
| Oct 9, 2012 | $92.42 | $114.32 |
| Oct 8, 2012 | $89.43 | $112.60 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | $89.87 | $112.17 |
| Oct 4, 2012 | $91.69 | $110.48 |
| Oct 3, 2012 | $88.19 | $109.32 |
| Oct 2, 2012 | $91.88 | $112.49 |
| Oct 1, 2012 | $92.44 | $112.58 |
Prices fell over the month, from $92.44 on Oct 1, 2012 to $86.23 on Oct 31, 2012. The largest one-day move was −$3.69 on Oct 3, 2012 (−4.0%).
Brent averaged $111.71; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $22.22, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$18.79 to +$24.87.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the October 2012 average equals $130.35 in September 2026 dollars.
October 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $89.49 | $111.71 |
| Change vs September 2012 | −$5.02 | −$1.15 |
| Change vs October 2011 | +$3.17 | +$2.16 |
| Highest daily price | $92.44 Oct 1, 2012 | $116.18 Oct 11, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $85.39 Oct 24, 2012 | $107.53 Oct 23, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 23 | 23 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $130.35 | $162.72 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for October 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2012 – Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2012 – Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 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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