Oil Prices in February 2005: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $48.15 per barrel in February 2005, up $1.31 (2.8%) from January 2005. The average was 39% above the $34.69 of February 2004.
Daily spot prices, February 2005
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2005 | $51.75 | $50.13 |
| Feb 25, 2005 | $52.20 | $50.05 |
| Feb 24, 2005 | $52.05 | $49.24 |
| Feb 23, 2005 | $51.73 | $48.16 |
| Feb 22, 2005 | $51.00 | $47.60 |
| Feb 21, 2005 | — | $46.09 |
| Feb 18, 2005 | $48.45 | $45.86 |
| Feb 17, 2005 | $47.50 | $45.42 |
| Feb 16, 2005 | $48.35 | $45.42 |
| Feb 15, 2005 | $47.30 | $44.91 |
| Feb 14, 2005 | $47.50 | $44.51 |
| Feb 11, 2005 | $47.15 | $44.41 |
| Feb 10, 2005 | $47.05 | $44.04 |
| Feb 9, 2005 | $45.45 | $42.49 |
| Feb 8, 2005 | $45.40 | $42.79 |
| Feb 7, 2005 | $45.35 | $42.70 |
| Feb 4, 2005 | $46.45 | $43.26 |
| Feb 3, 2005 | $46.40 | $43.13 |
| Feb 2, 2005 | $46.65 | $44.17 |
| Feb 1, 2005 | $47.10 | $45.12 |
Prices rose over the month, from $47.10 on Feb 1, 2005 to $51.75 on Feb 28, 2005, with gains on 12 of 19 trading days. The largest one-day move was +$2.55 on Feb 22, 2005 (+5.3%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $45.48 for the month, $2.71 under WTI across 19 matched dates.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2005. Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2005 average equals $84.59 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2005 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $48.15 | $45.48 |
| Change vs January 2005 | +$1.31 | +$0.97 |
| Change vs February 2004 | +$13.46 | +$14.62 |
| Highest daily price | $52.20 Feb 25, 2005 | $50.13 Feb 28, 2005 |
| Lowest daily price | $45.35 Feb 7, 2005 | $42.49 Feb 9, 2005 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $84.59 | $79.90 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2005.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2005 – Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2005 – Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| 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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