Oil Prices in December 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $97.63 per barrel in December 2013, up $3.77 (4.0%) from November 2013. A year earlier, in December 2012, it averaged $87.86, so the price was higher by $9.77 (11.1%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, December 2013
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2013 | $98.17 | $109.95 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $98.90 | $110.47 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $99.94 | $112.06 |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $99.18 | $111.65 |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $98.87 | $111.57 |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $98.62 | $111.58 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $99.11 | $112.15 |
| Dec 19, 2013 | $98.40 | $110.78 |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $97.59 | $109.56 |
| Dec 17, 2013 | $96.99 | $108.91 |
| Dec 16, 2013 | $97.18 | $110.30 |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $96.27 | $108.08 |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $97.21 | $108.99 |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $97.25 | $109.47 |
| Dec 10, 2013 | $98.32 | $108.91 |
| Dec 9, 2013 | $97.10 | $110.07 |
| Dec 6, 2013 | $97.48 | $111.50 |
| Dec 5, 2013 | $97.14 | $112.07 |
| Dec 4, 2013 | $96.97 | $113.27 |
| Dec 3, 2013 | $95.83 | $113.06 |
| Dec 2, 2013 | $93.61 | $111.49 |
The month's range ran from $93.61 on Dec 2, 2013 to $99.94 on Dec 27, 2013; the last price was $98.17 on Dec 31, 2013.
Brent averaged $110.76; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $13.13, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$10.59 to +$17.88.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the December 2013 average equals $141.15 in September 2026 dollars.
December 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $97.63 | $110.76 |
| Change vs November 2013 | +$3.77 | +$2.97 |
| Change vs December 2012 | +$9.77 | +$1.27 |
| Highest daily price | $99.94 Dec 27, 2013 | $113.27 Dec 4, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $93.61 Dec 2, 2013 | $108.08 Dec 13, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $141.15 | $160.14 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for December 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Dec 2, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Dec 2, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| 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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