Oil Prices in June 2006: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$70.95
EIA monthly average
vs May 2006
+0.2%
$70.84
vs June 2005
+25.9%
$56.35
Brent average
$68.56
avg daily Brent − WTI −$2.40
At $70.95 per barrel, June 2006's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since EIA's records began in 1986, up $0.11 (0.2%) from May 2006. The average was 26% above the $56.35 of June 2005.
Daily spot prices, June 2006
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2006 | $73.94 | $73.20 |
| Jun 29, 2006 | $73.50 | $73.02 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | $72.15 | $71.76 |
| Jun 27, 2006 | $72.05 | $71.26 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $71.63 | $69.85 |
| Jun 23, 2006 | $70.50 | $69.91 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | $70.62 | $69.60 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | $70.07 | $68.17 |
| Jun 20, 2006 | $69.30 | $67.57 |
| Jun 19, 2006 | $69.21 | $66.40 |
| Jun 16, 2006 | $69.75 | $65.01 |
| Jun 15, 2006 | $69.78 | $66.04 |
| Jun 14, 2006 | $69.12 | $65.52 |
| Jun 13, 2006 | $68.48 | $65.67 |
| Jun 12, 2006 | $70.28 | $68.62 |
| Jun 9, 2006 | $71.62 | $69.13 |
| Jun 8, 2006 | $70.25 | $65.76 |
| Jun 7, 2006 | $70.90 | $67.17 |
| Jun 6, 2006 | $72.43 | $68.25 |
| Jun 5, 2006 | $72.50 | $69.13 |
| Jun 2, 2006 | $72.73 | $68.42 |
| Jun 1, 2006 | $70.11 | $68.77 |
Prices rose over the month, from $70.11 on Jun 1, 2006 to $73.94 on Jun 30, 2006.
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $68.56 for the month, $2.40 under WTI across 22 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the June 2006 average equals $117.82 in September 2026 dollars.
June 2006 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $70.95 | $68.56 |
| Change vs May 2006 | +$0.11 | −$1.22 |
| Change vs June 2005 | +$14.60 | +$14.21 |
| Highest daily price | $73.94 Jun 30, 2006 | $73.20 Jun 30, 2006 |
| Lowest daily price | $68.48 Jun 13, 2006 | $65.01 Jun 16, 2006 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $117.82 | $113.85 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 2006.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2006 – Jun 30, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2006 – Jun 30, 2006 | Jun 30, 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.
Download:2006 daily prices (CSV)