Oil Prices in November 2017: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $56.64 per barrel, November 2017's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since June 2015, up $5.06 (9.8%) from October 2017. A year earlier, in November 2016, it averaged $45.66, so the price was higher by $10.98 (24.0%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, November 2017
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2017 | $57.40 | $63.53 |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $57.25 | $63.74 |
| Nov 28, 2017 | $57.96 | $63.56 |
| Nov 27, 2017 | $58.10 | $63.25 |
| Nov 24, 2017 | $58.94 | $63.58 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | — | $63.27 |
| Nov 22, 2017 | $57.88 | $62.92 |
| Nov 21, 2017 | $56.84 | $62.28 |
| Nov 20, 2017 | $56.21 | $61.34 |
| Nov 17, 2017 | $56.21 | $61.34 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $55.14 | $61.18 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $55.28 | $61.25 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $55.67 | $60.91 |
| Nov 13, 2017 | $56.77 | $62.94 |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $56.75 | $64.35 |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $57.16 | $64.49 |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $56.82 | $63.96 |
| Nov 7, 2017 | $57.19 | $64.36 |
| Nov 6, 2017 | $57.34 | $64.27 |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $55.63 | $61.42 |
| Nov 2, 2017 | $54.55 | $60.79 |
| Nov 1, 2017 | $54.32 | $60.98 |
Prices rose over the month, from $54.32 on Nov 1, 2017 to $57.40 on Nov 30, 2017.
Brent averaged $62.71; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $6.05, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$4.64 to +$7.60.
It was the second-highest monthly average of 2017. Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2017 average equals $77.37 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2017 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $56.64 | $62.71 |
| Change vs October 2017 | +$5.06 | +$5.20 |
| Change vs November 2016 | +$10.98 | +$17.98 |
| Highest daily price | $58.94 Nov 24, 2017 | $64.49 Nov 9, 2017 |
| Lowest daily price | $54.32 Nov 1, 2017 | $60.79 Nov 2, 2017 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $77.37 | $85.66 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2017.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2017 – Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2017 – Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| 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:2017 daily prices (CSV)