Oil Prices in June 2009: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI jumped in June 2009: the monthly average rose to $69.64, up $10.61 (18.0%) from May 2009. The average was 48% below the $133.88 of June 2008.
Daily spot prices, June 2009
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | $69.82 | $68.11 |
| Jun 29, 2009 | $71.47 | $69.75 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | $69.16 | $68.10 |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $69.70 | $68.82 |
| Jun 24, 2009 | $68.14 | $68.47 |
| Jun 23, 2009 | $68.81 | $66.36 |
| Jun 22, 2009 | $67.09 | $66.13 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | $69.60 | $70.48 |
| Jun 18, 2009 | $71.42 | $69.96 |
| Jun 17, 2009 | $71.07 | $68.95 |
| Jun 16, 2009 | $70.47 | $70.52 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | $70.54 | $68.49 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | $72.13 | $70.62 |
| Jun 11, 2009 | $72.69 | $71.71 |
| Jun 10, 2009 | $71.38 | $70.52 |
| Jun 9, 2009 | $70.02 | $68.94 |
| Jun 8, 2009 | $68.05 | $67.61 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | $68.43 | $67.77 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | $68.80 | $67.68 |
| Jun 3, 2009 | $66.14 | $66.15 |
| Jun 2, 2009 | $68.58 | $67.67 |
| Jun 1, 2009 | $68.59 | $66.60 |
Prices dipped to $66.14 on Jun 3, 2009, then climbed to $72.69 on Jun 11, 2009 and ended at $69.82. The largest one-day move was +$2.66 on Jun 4, 2009 (+4.0%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $68.61 for the month, $1.03 under WTI across 22 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the June 2009 average equals $108.79 in September 2026 dollars.
June 2009 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $69.64 | $68.61 |
| Change vs May 2009 | +$10.61 | +$11.31 |
| Change vs June 2008 | −$64.24 | −$63.71 |
| Highest daily price | $72.69 Jun 11, 2009 | $71.71 Jun 11, 2009 |
| Lowest daily price | $66.14 Jun 3, 2009 | $66.13 Jun 22, 2009 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $108.79 | $107.18 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 2009.
Part of the price episode: 2008 spike and crash
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2009 – Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 1, 2009 – Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| 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.
Download:2009 daily prices (CSV)