Oil Prices in December 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $87.86 per barrel in December 2012, up $1.33 (1.5%) from November 2012. A year earlier, in December 2011, it averaged $98.56, so the price was lower by $10.70 (10.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, December 2012
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2012 | $91.83 | $110.80 |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $90.66 | $110.05 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $90.91 | $110.04 |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $90.71 | $110.72 |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $88.29 | $108.44 |
| Dec 21, 2012 | $88.20 | $109.13 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $89.76 | $110.57 |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $89.09 | $109.95 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $87.46 | $109.96 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | $86.71 | $109.35 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | $86.32 | $109.28 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | $85.39 | $110.18 |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $86.35 | $110.17 |
| Dec 11, 2012 | $85.36 | $107.60 |
| Dec 10, 2012 | $85.14 | $108.25 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | $85.45 | $107.16 |
| Dec 6, 2012 | $85.47 | $108.01 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | $87.36 | $108.96 |
| Dec 4, 2012 | $88.04 | $109.99 |
| Dec 3, 2012 | $88.69 | $111.27 |
The month's range ran from $85.14 on Dec 10, 2012 to $91.83 on Dec 31, 2012; the last price was $91.83 on Dec 31, 2012.
Brent averaged $109.49; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $21.63, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$18.97 to +$24.79.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the December 2012 average equals $128.93 in September 2026 dollars.
December 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $87.86 | $109.49 |
| Change vs November 2012 | +$1.33 | +$0.43 |
| Change vs December 2011 | −$10.70 | +$1.62 |
| Highest daily price | $91.83 Dec 31, 2012 | $111.27 Dec 3, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $85.14 Dec 10, 2012 | $107.16 Dec 7, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $128.93 | $160.68 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for December 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Dec 3, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Dec 3, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| 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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