Oil Prices in July 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $104.67 per barrel, July 2013's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since March 2012, up $8.90 (9.3%) from June 2013. A year earlier, in July 2012, it averaged $87.90, so the price was higher by $16.77 (19.1%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, July 2013
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2013 | $105.10 | $107.89 |
| Jul 30, 2013 | $103.14 | $107.47 |
| Jul 29, 2013 | $104.61 | $108.10 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | $104.76 | $107.57 |
| Jul 25, 2013 | $105.47 | $108.10 |
| Jul 24, 2013 | $105.41 | $108.23 |
| Jul 23, 2013 | $107.13 | $109.27 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | $106.61 | $108.82 |
| Jul 19, 2013 | $108.00 | $109.34 |
| Jul 18, 2013 | $107.94 | $109.71 |
| Jul 17, 2013 | $106.39 | $109.67 |
| Jul 16, 2013 | $105.88 | $109.29 |
| Jul 15, 2013 | $106.20 | $109.05 |
| Jul 12, 2013 | $105.85 | $109.03 |
| Jul 11, 2013 | $104.77 | $108.18 |
| Jul 10, 2013 | $106.41 | $108.43 |
| Jul 9, 2013 | $103.46 | $107.90 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | $103.03 | $107.75 |
| Jul 5, 2013 | $103.09 | $107.46 |
| Jul 3, 2013 | $101.92 | $106.12 |
| Jul 2, 2013 | $99.65 | $103.96 |
| Jul 1, 2013 | $97.94 | $103.19 |
Prices rose over the month, from $97.94 on Jul 1, 2013 to $105.10 on Jul 31, 2013, with gains on 14 of 22 trading days.
Brent averaged $107.93; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $3.26, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$1.34 to +$5.25.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2013 average equals $150.98 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $104.67 | $107.93 |
| Change vs June 2013 | +$8.90 | +$5.01 |
| Change vs July 2012 | +$16.77 | +$5.31 |
| Highest daily price | $108.00 Jul 19, 2013 | $109.71 Jul 18, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $97.94 Jul 1, 2013 | $103.19 Jul 1, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $150.98 | $155.68 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 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.
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