Oil Prices in November 2005: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$58.32
EIA monthly average
vs October 2005
−6.3%
$62.26
vs November 2004
+20.3%
$48.47
Brent average
$55.24
avg daily Brent − WTI −$2.88
WTI averaged $58.32 per barrel in November 2005, down $3.94 (6.3%) from October 2005. A year earlier, in November 2004, it averaged $48.47, so the price was higher by $9.85 (20.3%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, November 2005
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2005 | $57.33 | $53.25 |
| Nov 29, 2005 | $56.46 | $53.24 |
| Nov 28, 2005 | $57.36 | $52.91 |
| Nov 25, 2005 | — | $53.15 |
| Nov 24, 2005 | — | $53.41 |
| Nov 23, 2005 | $58.35 | $53.73 |
| Nov 22, 2005 | $58.30 | $54.21 |
| Nov 21, 2005 | $57.75 | $53.36 |
| Nov 18, 2005 | $56.30 | $52.84 |
| Nov 17, 2005 | $56.20 | $53.80 |
| Nov 16, 2005 | $57.85 | $53.68 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | $57.05 | $54.45 |
| Nov 14, 2005 | $57.60 | $54.10 |
| Nov 11, 2005 | $57.45 | $54.30 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | $57.80 | $55.85 |
| Nov 9, 2005 | $59.65 | $57.71 |
| Nov 8, 2005 | $59.70 | $57.89 |
| Nov 7, 2005 | $59.40 | $58.19 |
| Nov 4, 2005 | $60.60 | $60.48 |
| Nov 3, 2005 | $61.70 | $59.55 |
| Nov 2, 2005 | $59.75 | $58.53 |
| Nov 1, 2005 | $59.85 | $56.69 |
Prices peaked at $61.70 on Nov 3, 2005, then fell to $56.20 on Nov 17, 2005 and ended at $57.33.
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $55.24 for the month, $2.88 under WTI across 20 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2005 average equals $99.45 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2005 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $58.32 | $55.24 |
| Change vs October 2005 | −$3.94 | −$3.30 |
| Change vs November 2004 | +$9.85 | +$12.13 |
| Highest daily price | $61.70 Nov 3, 2005 | $60.48 Nov 4, 2005 |
| Lowest daily price | $56.20 Nov 17, 2005 | $52.84 Nov 18, 2005 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $99.45 | $94.19 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2005.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2005 – Nov 30, 2005 | Nov 30, 2005 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2005 – Nov 30, 2005 | Nov 30, 2005 |
| 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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