Oil Prices in January 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $94.76 per barrel in January 2013, up $6.90 (7.9%) from December 2012. A year earlier, in January 2012, it averaged $100.27, so the price was lower by $5.51 (5.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, January 2013
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2013 | $97.65 | $115.55 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | $97.98 | $115.42 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | $97.62 | $115.22 |
| Jan 28, 2013 | $95.95 | $113.92 |
| Jan 25, 2013 | $95.15 | $113.88 |
| Jan 24, 2013 | $95.35 | $114.59 |
| Jan 23, 2013 | $95.06 | $113.68 |
| Jan 22, 2013 | $96.09 | $112.72 |
| Jan 18, 2013 | $95.61 | $111.71 |
| Jan 17, 2013 | $95.49 | $111.01 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | $94.28 | $110.97 |
| Jan 15, 2013 | $93.26 | $111.72 |
| Jan 14, 2013 | $94.27 | $111.32 |
| Jan 11, 2013 | $93.60 | $110.30 |
| Jan 10, 2013 | $93.81 | $112.97 |
| Jan 9, 2013 | $93.08 | $113.07 |
| Jan 8, 2013 | $93.21 | $113.03 |
| Jan 7, 2013 | $93.20 | $112.49 |
| Jan 4, 2013 | $93.12 | $112.58 |
| Jan 3, 2013 | $92.97 | $113.03 |
| Jan 2, 2013 | $93.14 | $112.98 |
Prices dipped to $92.97 on Jan 3, 2013, then climbed to $97.98 on Jan 30, 2013 and ended at $97.65.
Brent averaged $112.96; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $18.20, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$15.52 to +$20.06.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the January 2013 average equals $138.65 in September 2026 dollars.
January 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $94.76 | $112.96 |
| Change vs December 2012 | +$6.90 | +$3.47 |
| Change vs January 2012 | −$5.51 | +$2.27 |
| Highest daily price | $97.98 Jan 30, 2013 | $115.55 Jan 31, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $92.97 Jan 3, 2013 | $110.30 Jan 11, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $138.65 | $165.28 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for January 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jan 2, 2013 – Jan 31, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jan 2, 2013 – Jan 31, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| 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:2013 daily prices (CSV)