Oil Prices in November 2006: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $59.08 per barrel in November 2006, little changed from October 2006 ($58.89). It was close to its level a year earlier ($58.32 in November 2005).
Daily spot prices, November 2006
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2006 | $62.97 | $64.36 |
| Nov 29, 2006 | $62.45 | $62.13 |
| Nov 28, 2006 | $60.97 | $61.22 |
| Nov 27, 2006 | $60.30 | $60.52 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | — | $60.72 |
| Nov 23, 2006 | — | $59.70 |
| Nov 22, 2006 | $57.28 | $58.66 |
| Nov 21, 2006 | $58.01 | $59.53 |
| Nov 20, 2006 | $56.42 | $57.38 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | $55.90 | $57.01 |
| Nov 16, 2006 | $56.23 | $59.50 |
| Nov 15, 2006 | $58.79 | $57.97 |
| Nov 14, 2006 | $58.28 | $57.90 |
| Nov 13, 2006 | $58.59 | $56.88 |
| Nov 10, 2006 | $59.66 | $59.18 |
| Nov 9, 2006 | $61.18 | $59.72 |
| Nov 8, 2006 | $59.93 | $57.18 |
| Nov 7, 2006 | $58.94 | $56.99 |
| Nov 6, 2006 | $60.11 | $57.02 |
| Nov 3, 2006 | $59.13 | $56.55 |
| Nov 2, 2006 | $57.87 | $56.26 |
| Nov 1, 2006 | $58.64 | $56.37 |
Prices rose over the month, from $58.64 on Nov 1, 2006 to $62.97 on Nov 30, 2006. The largest one-day move was +$3.02 on Nov 27, 2006 (+5.3%).
Brent averaged $58.76, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 20 dates when both were published.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2006. Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2006 average equals $98.79 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2006 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $59.08 | $58.76 |
| Change vs October 2006 | +$0.19 | +$0.95 |
| Change vs November 2005 | +$0.76 | +$3.52 |
| Highest daily price | $62.97 Nov 30, 2006 | $64.36 Nov 30, 2006 |
| Lowest daily price | $55.90 Nov 17, 2006 | $56.26 Nov 2, 2006 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $98.79 | $98.26 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2006.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2006 – Nov 30, 2006 | Nov 30, 2006 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2006 – Nov 30, 2006 | Nov 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.
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