Oil Prices in June 2021: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $71.38 per barrel, June 2021's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since November 2014, up $6.21 (9.5%) from May 2021. The average was 86% above the $38.31 of June 2020.
Daily spot prices, June 2021
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | $73.52 | $76.94 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $73.14 | $75.38 |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $72.98 | $74.78 |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $74.21 | $76.45 |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $73.31 | $75.95 |
| Jun 23, 2021 | $73.11 | $75.22 |
| Jun 22, 2021 | $73.15 | $74.92 |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $73.64 | $74.49 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $71.64 | $73.10 |
| Jun 17, 2021 | $71.06 | $72.92 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | $72.03 | $73.88 |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $72.06 | $73.38 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $70.94 | $72.27 |
| Jun 11, 2021 | $71.00 | $72.05 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $70.34 | $71.65 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | $69.90 | $71.31 |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $70.11 | $71.39 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | $69.21 | $70.89 |
| Jun 4, 2021 | $69.57 | $71.30 |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $68.81 | $70.71 |
| Jun 2, 2021 | $68.79 | $70.60 |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $67.80 | $70.03 |
Prices rose over the month, from $67.80 on Jun 1, 2021 to $73.52 on Jun 30, 2021, with gains on 14 of 22 trading days.
Brent averaged $73.16; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $1.79, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$0.85 to +$3.42.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the June 2021 average equals $88.52 in September 2026 dollars.
June 2021 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $71.38 | $73.16 |
| Change vs May 2021 | +$6.21 | +$4.63 |
| Change vs June 2020 | +$33.07 | +$32.89 |
| Highest daily price | $74.21 Jun 25, 2021 | $76.94 Jun 30, 2021 |
| Lowest daily price | $67.80 Jun 1, 2021 | $70.03 Jun 1, 2021 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $88.52 | $90.73 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 2021.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| 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:2021 daily prices (CSV)