Oil Prices in November 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $42.44 per barrel, November 2015's WTI average was the lowest monthly average in nominal terms since February 2009, down $3.78 (8.2%) from October 2015. The average was 44% below the $75.79 of November 2014.
Daily spot prices, November 2015
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2015 | $40.43 | $43.73 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $40.57 | $43.07 |
| Nov 26, 2015 | $41.22 | $43.55 |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $41.22 | $43.56 |
| Nov 24, 2015 | $40.89 | $44.38 |
| Nov 23, 2015 | $39.27 | $43.70 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | $39.39 | $42.49 |
| Nov 19, 2015 | $40.55 | $42.22 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $40.75 | $41.45 |
| Nov 17, 2015 | $40.73 | $41.28 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | $41.68 | $40.28 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | $40.69 | $41.98 |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $41.74 | $44.98 |
| Nov 11, 2015 | $42.95 | $44.98 |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $44.23 | $46.44 |
| Nov 9, 2015 | $43.87 | $45.38 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $44.32 | $46.09 |
| Nov 5, 2015 | $45.27 | $47.19 |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $46.32 | $46.96 |
| Nov 3, 2015 | $47.88 | $48.00 |
| Nov 2, 2015 | $46.12 | $47.91 |
Prices fell over the month, from $46.12 on Nov 2, 2015 to $40.43 on Nov 30, 2015, with declines on 14 of 20 trading days.
Brent averaged $44.27; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $1.88, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$1.40 to +$4.43.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2015. Adjusted with CPI-U, the November 2015 average equals $60.25 in September 2026 dollars.
November 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $42.44 | $44.27 |
| Change vs October 2015 | −$3.78 | −$4.16 |
| Change vs November 2014 | −$33.35 | −$35.17 |
| Highest daily price | $47.88 Nov 3, 2015 | $48.00 Nov 3, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $39.27 Nov 23, 2015 | $40.28 Nov 16, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $60.25 | $62.85 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for November 2015.
Part of the price episode: 2014–16 price decline
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 2, 2015 – Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Nov 2, 2015 – Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| 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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