Oil Prices in November 1995: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $17.99 per barrel in November 1995, up $0.56 (3.2%) from October 1995. It was within 3% of its level a year earlier ($18.07 in November 1994).
Daily spot prices, November 1995
Chart data table (22 rows; WTI on 20, Brent on 22)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 1995 | $18.27 | $17.13 |
| Nov 29, 1995 | $18.27 | $17.30 |
| Nov 28, 1995 | $18.28 | $17.25 |
| Nov 27, 1995 | $18.37 | $17.20 |
| Nov 24, 1995 | — | $16.93 |
| Nov 23, 1995 | — | $16.88 |
| Nov 22, 1995 | $17.93 | $16.90 |
| Nov 21, 1995 | $17.89 | $16.60 |
| Nov 20, 1995 | $18.14 | $16.80 |
| Nov 17, 1995 | $18.56 | $17.03 |
| Nov 16, 1995 | $18.16 | $16.78 |
| Nov 15, 1995 | $17.92 | $16.73 |
| Nov 14, 1995 | $17.89 | $16.58 |
| Nov 13, 1995 | $17.78 | $16.63 |
| Nov 10, 1995 | $17.83 | $16.83 |
| Nov 9, 1995 | $17.83 | $16.90 |
| Nov 8, 1995 | $17.82 | $16.75 |
| Nov 7, 1995 | $17.62 | $16.70 |
| Nov 6, 1995 | $17.68 | $16.78 |
| Nov 3, 1995 | $17.93 | $16.88 |
| Nov 2, 1995 | $17.94 | $16.83 |
| Nov 1, 1995 | $17.74 | $16.53 |
Prices dipped to $17.62 on Nov 7, 1995, then climbed to $18.56 on Nov 17, 1995 and ended at $18.27.
Brent averaged $16.86, on matched dates $1.14 below WTI on average across 20 dates.
Among the 40 November averages EIA has published, 1995's ranks 5th lowest. Within 1995 it ranks 3rd lowest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $39.53 and the high of $18.56 equals $40.78.
November 1995 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $17.99 | $16.86 |
| Change vs October 1995 | +$0.56 | +$0.75 |
| Change vs November 1994 | −$0.08 | −$0.33 |
| Highest daily price | $18.56 Nov 17, 1995 | $17.30 Nov 29, 1995 |
| Lowest daily price | $17.62 Nov 7, 1995 | $16.53 Nov 1, 1995 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 22 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $39.53 | $37.05 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 1995.
November in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs November 1995 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $99.85 | +455.0% | — |
| 2025 | $60.06 | +233.9% | $62.54 |
| 2024 | $69.95 | +288.8% | $74.83 |
| 2023 | $77.69 | +331.9% | $85.40 |
| 2022 | $84.37 | +369.0% | $95.65 |
| 2021 | $79.15 | +340.0% | $96.11 |
| 2020 | $40.94 | +127.6% | $53.10 |
| 2019 | $57.03 | +217.0% | $74.84 |
| 2018 | $56.96 | +216.6% | $76.28 |
| 2017 | $56.64 | +214.8% | $77.50 |
| 2016 | $45.66 | +153.8% | $63.85 |
| 2015 | $42.44 | +135.9% | $60.35 |
| 2014 | $75.79 | +321.3% | $108.32 |
| 2013 | $93.86 | +421.7% | $135.92 |
| 2012 | $86.53 | +381.0% | $126.86 |
| 2011 | $97.16 | +440.1% | $144.95 |
| 2010 | $84.25 | +368.3% | $129.96 |
| 2009 | $77.99 | +333.5% | $121.68 |
| 2008 | $57.31 | +218.6% | $91.06 |
| 2007 | $94.77 | +426.8% | $152.19 |
| 2006 | $59.08 | +228.4% | $98.96 |
| 2005 | $58.32 | +224.2% | $99.61 |
| 2004 | $48.47 | +169.4% | $85.65 |
| 2003 | $31.11 | +72.9% | $56.91 |
| 2002 | $26.35 | +46.5% | $49.05 |
| 2001 | $19.64 | +9.2% | $37.37 |
| 2000 | $34.42 | +91.3% | $66.73 |
| 1999 | $25.00 | +39.0% | $50.14 |
| 1998 | $13.00 | −27.7% | $26.75 |
| 1997 | $20.19 | +12.2% | $42.19 |
| 1996 | $23.71 | +31.8% | $50.46 |
| 1995 | $17.99 | — | $39.53 |
| 1994 | $18.07 | +0.4% | $40.74 |
| 1993 | $16.61 | −7.7% | $38.45 |
| 1992 | $20.34 | +13.1% | $48.34 |
| 1991 | $22.46 | +24.8% | $55.01 |
| 1990 | $32.33 | +79.7% | $81.55 |
| 1989 | $19.86 | +10.4% | $53.24 |
| 1988 | $14.14 | −21.4% | $39.67 |
| 1987 | $18.85 | +4.8% | $55.13 |
| 1986 | $15.22 | −15.4% | $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 1995.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 1995 – Nov 30, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 1995 – Nov 30, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 |
| 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.
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