Oil Prices in February 2006: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $61.63 per barrel in February 2006, down $3.86 (5.9%) from January 2006. The average was 28% above the $48.15 of February 2005.
Daily spot prices, February 2006
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2006 | $61.37 | $59.78 |
| Feb 27, 2006 | $61.01 | $59.44 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | $61.46 | $60.13 |
| Feb 23, 2006 | $58.03 | $58.71 |
| Feb 22, 2006 | $59.03 | $58.71 |
| Feb 21, 2006 | $61.21 | $59.35 |
| Feb 20, 2006 | — | $60.05 |
| Feb 17, 2006 | $59.76 | $58.34 |
| Feb 16, 2006 | $58.61 | $56.78 |
| Feb 15, 2006 | $57.61 | $57.67 |
| Feb 14, 2006 | $59.61 | $58.27 |
| Feb 13, 2006 | $61.26 | $59.16 |
| Feb 10, 2006 | $62.01 | $59.66 |
| Feb 9, 2006 | $62.66 | $60.70 |
| Feb 8, 2006 | $62.51 | $60.82 |
| Feb 7, 2006 | $63.01 | $61.64 |
| Feb 6, 2006 | $65.11 | $63.32 |
| Feb 3, 2006 | $65.41 | $62.54 |
| Feb 2, 2006 | $64.71 | $63.49 |
| Feb 1, 2006 | $66.61 | $65.64 |
The month's range ran from $57.61 on Feb 15, 2006 to $66.61 on Feb 1, 2006; the last price was $61.37 on Feb 28, 2006. The largest one-day move was +$3.43 on Feb 24, 2006 (+5.9%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $60.21 for the month, $1.41 under WTI across 19 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2006 average equals $104.51 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2006 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $61.63 | $60.21 |
| Change vs January 2006 | −$3.86 | −$2.78 |
| Change vs February 2005 | +$13.48 | +$14.73 |
| Highest daily price | $66.61 Feb 1, 2006 | $65.64 Feb 1, 2006 |
| Lowest daily price | $57.61 Feb 15, 2006 | $56.78 Feb 16, 2006 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $104.51 | $102.10 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2006.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2006 – Feb 28, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2006 – Feb 28, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| 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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