Oil Prices in November 2011: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI jumped in November 2011: the monthly average rose to $97.16, up $10.84 (12.6%) from October 2011. A year earlier, in November 2010, it averaged $84.25, so the price was higher by $12.91 (15.3%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, November 2011
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2011 | $100.36 | $111.22 |
| Nov 29, 2011 | $99.79 | $111.25 |
| Nov 28, 2011 | $98.21 | $109.38 |
| Nov 25, 2011 | $96.91 | $106.08 |
| Nov 23, 2011 | $96.16 | $106.83 |
| Nov 22, 2011 | $97.76 | $107.77 |
| Nov 21, 2011 | $96.73 | $105.98 |
| Nov 18, 2011 | $97.67 | $107.82 |
| Nov 17, 2011 | $98.82 | $109.25 |
| Nov 16, 2011 | $102.59 | $111.91 |
| Nov 15, 2011 | $99.37 | $111.90 |
| Nov 14, 2011 | $98.14 | $112.57 |
| Nov 11, 2011 | $98.99 | $114.43 |
| Nov 10, 2011 | $97.78 | $113.32 |
| Nov 9, 2011 | $95.74 | $115.29 |
| Nov 8, 2011 | $96.80 | $115.61 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | $95.52 | $114.75 |
| Nov 4, 2011 | $94.26 | $112.22 |
| Nov 3, 2011 | $94.07 | $110.76 |
| Nov 2, 2011 | $92.51 | $110.82 |
| Nov 1, 2011 | $92.19 | $106.97 |
Prices rose over the month, from $92.19 on Nov 1, 2011 to $100.36 on Nov 30, 2011, with gains on 14 of 21 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$3.77 on Nov 17, 2011 (−3.7%).
Brent averaged $110.77; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $13.61, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$9.17 to +$19.55.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2011 average equals $144.71 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2011 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $97.16 | $110.77 |
| Change vs October 2011 | +$10.84 | +$1.22 |
| Change vs November 2010 | +$12.91 | +$25.49 |
| Highest daily price | $102.59 Nov 16, 2011 | $115.61 Nov 8, 2011 |
| Lowest daily price | $92.19 Nov 1, 2011 | $105.98 Nov 21, 2011 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $144.71 | $164.98 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2011.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2011 – Nov 30, 2011 | Nov 30, 2011 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 1, 2011 – Nov 30, 2011 | Nov 30, 2011 |
| 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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