Oil Prices in December 2006: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $61.96 per barrel in December 2006, up $2.88 (4.9%) from November 2006. A year earlier, in December 2005, it averaged $59.41, so the price was higher by $2.55 (4.3%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, December 2006
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2006 | $60.85 | $58.96 |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $60.39 | $59.41 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $60.31 | $60.70 |
| Dec 26, 2006 | $61.07 | — |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $61.81 | $61.92 |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $62.05 | $62.13 |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $63.08 | $63.13 |
| Dec 19, 2006 | $62.87 | $62.19 |
| Dec 18, 2006 | $62.19 | $62.81 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $63.40 | $62.91 |
| Dec 14, 2006 | $62.48 | $62.85 |
| Dec 13, 2006 | $61.34 | $61.89 |
| Dec 12, 2006 | $61.06 | $62.58 |
| Dec 11, 2006 | $61.26 | $62.59 |
| Dec 8, 2006 | $62.06 | $63.67 |
| Dec 7, 2006 | $62.54 | $63.17 |
| Dec 6, 2006 | $62.20 | $63.70 |
| Dec 5, 2006 | $62.40 | $63.65 |
| Dec 4, 2006 | $62.39 | $63.97 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | $63.43 | $64.74 |
The month's range ran from $60.31 on Dec 27, 2006 to $63.43 on Dec 1, 2006; the last price was $60.85 on Dec 29, 2006.
Brent averaged $62.47, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 19 dates when both were published.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the December 2006 average equals $103.45 in September 2026 dollars.
December 2006 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $61.96 | $62.47 |
| Change vs November 2006 | +$2.88 | +$3.71 |
| Change vs December 2005 | +$2.55 | +$5.61 |
| Highest daily price | $63.43 Dec 1, 2006 | $64.74 Dec 1, 2006 |
| Lowest daily price | $60.31 Dec 27, 2006 | $58.96 Dec 29, 2006 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $103.45 | $104.30 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for December 2006.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Dec 1, 2006 – Dec 29, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Dec 1, 2006 – Dec 29, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 |
| 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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