Oil Prices in November 1986: WTI Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $15.22 per barrel in November 1986, up $0.32 (2.1%) from October 1986.
Daily spot prices, November 1986
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 1986 | $15.00 |
| Nov 26, 1986 | $15.00 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | $15.05 |
| Nov 24, 1986 | $14.98 |
| Nov 21, 1986 | $15.13 |
| Nov 20, 1986 | $15.10 |
| Nov 19, 1986 | $15.52 |
| Nov 18, 1986 | $15.65 |
| Nov 17, 1986 | $15.62 |
| Nov 14, 1986 | $15.68 |
| Nov 13, 1986 | $15.55 |
| Nov 12, 1986 | $15.33 |
| Nov 11, 1986 | $15.39 |
| Nov 10, 1986 | $15.30 |
| Nov 7, 1986 | $15.15 |
| Nov 6, 1986 | $15.08 |
| Nov 5, 1986 | $14.93 |
| Nov 4, 1986 | $15.05 |
| Nov 3, 1986 | $14.70 |
The month's range ran from $14.70 on Nov 3, 1986 to $15.68 on Nov 14, 1986; the last price was $15.00 on Nov 28, 1986.
EIA's Brent spot price series begins on May 20, 1987, so this page has WTI prices only.
Among the 40 November averages EIA has published, 1986's ranks 3rd lowest. Within 1986 it ranks 5th highest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $46.53 and the high of $15.68 equals $47.94.
November 1986 summary
| Measure | WTI |
|---|---|
| Monthly average | $15.22 |
| Change vs October 1986 | +$0.32 |
| Change vs November 1985 | — |
| Highest daily price | $15.68 Nov 14, 1986 |
| Lowest daily price | $14.70 Nov 3, 1986 |
| Published daily observations | 19 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $46.53 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 1986.
November in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs November 1986 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $99.85 | +556.0% | — |
| 2025 | $60.06 | +294.6% | $62.54 |
| 2024 | $69.95 | +359.6% | $74.83 |
| 2023 | $77.69 | +410.4% | $85.40 |
| 2022 | $84.37 | +454.3% | $95.65 |
| 2021 | $79.15 | +420.0% | $96.11 |
| 2020 | $40.94 | +169.0% | $53.10 |
| 2019 | $57.03 | +274.7% | $74.84 |
| 2018 | $56.96 | +274.2% | $76.28 |
| 2017 | $56.64 | +272.1% | $77.50 |
| 2016 | $45.66 | +200.0% | $63.85 |
| 2015 | $42.44 | +178.8% | $60.35 |
| 2014 | $75.79 | +398.0% | $108.32 |
| 2013 | $93.86 | +516.7% | $135.92 |
| 2012 | $86.53 | +468.5% | $126.86 |
| 2011 | $97.16 | +538.4% | $144.95 |
| 2010 | $84.25 | +453.5% | $129.96 |
| 2009 | $77.99 | +412.4% | $121.68 |
| 2008 | $57.31 | +276.5% | $91.06 |
| 2007 | $94.77 | +522.7% | $152.19 |
| 2006 | $59.08 | +288.2% | $98.96 |
| 2005 | $58.32 | +283.2% | $99.61 |
| 2004 | $48.47 | +218.5% | $85.65 |
| 2003 | $31.11 | +104.4% | $56.91 |
| 2002 | $26.35 | +73.1% | $49.05 |
| 2001 | $19.64 | +29.0% | $37.37 |
| 2000 | $34.42 | +126.1% | $66.73 |
| 1999 | $25.00 | +64.3% | $50.14 |
| 1998 | $13.00 | −14.6% | $26.75 |
| 1997 | $20.19 | +32.7% | $42.19 |
| 1996 | $23.71 | +55.8% | $50.46 |
| 1995 | $17.99 | +18.2% | $39.53 |
| 1994 | $18.07 | +18.7% | $40.74 |
| 1993 | $16.61 | +9.1% | $38.45 |
| 1992 | $20.34 | +33.6% | $48.34 |
| 1991 | $22.46 | +47.6% | $55.01 |
| 1990 | $32.33 | +112.4% | $81.55 |
| 1989 | $19.86 | +30.5% | $53.24 |
| 1988 | $14.14 | −7.1% | $39.67 |
| 1987 | $18.85 | +23.9% | $55.13 |
| 1986 | $15.22 | — | $46.53 |
“—” in the real column means BLS has published no CPI-U for that month. The comparison column shows how far that year's average was from November 1986.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 3, 1986 – Nov 28, 1986 | Nov 28, 1986 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | October 2026 |
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026, 7:01 PM CST. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
Download:1986 daily prices (CSV)