Oil Prices in September 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $94.51 per barrel in September 2012, little changed from August 2012 ($94.13). A year earlier, in September 2011, it averaged $85.52, so the price was higher by $8.99 (10.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 2012
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2012 | $92.18 | $111.36 |
| Sep 27, 2012 | $91.89 | $111.45 |
| Sep 26, 2012 | $89.92 | $108.99 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | $91.07 | $110.77 |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $91.68 | $109.20 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | $92.64 | $111.27 |
| Sep 20, 2012 | $92.14 | $109.41 |
| Sep 19, 2012 | $91.97 | $108.49 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | $95.25 | $113.29 |
| Sep 17, 2012 | $96.51 | $116.70 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | $98.94 | $117.48 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | $98.30 | $116.00 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $97.02 | $114.86 |
| Sep 11, 2012 | $97.03 | $114.86 |
| Sep 10, 2012 | $96.52 | $113.84 |
| Sep 7, 2012 | $96.41 | $113.64 |
| Sep 6, 2012 | $95.58 | $114.50 |
| Sep 5, 2012 | $95.37 | $113.32 |
| Sep 4, 2012 | $95.34 | $114.98 |
Prices peaked at $98.94 on Sep 14, 2012, then fell to $89.92 on Sep 26, 2012 and ended at $92.18. The largest one-day move was −$3.28 on Sep 19, 2012 (−3.4%).
Brent averaged $112.86; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $18.35, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$16.52 to +$20.19.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the September 2012 average equals $137.61 in September 2026 dollars.
September 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $94.51 | $112.86 |
| Change vs August 2012 | +$0.38 | −$0.50 |
| Change vs September 2011 | +$8.99 | +$0.03 |
| Highest daily price | $98.94 Sep 14, 2012 | $117.48 Sep 14, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $89.92 Sep 26, 2012 | $108.49 Sep 19, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $137.61 | $164.33 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 4, 2012 – Sep 28, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 4, 2012 – Sep 28, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 |
| 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:2012 daily prices (CSV)