Oil Prices in September 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $106.29 per barrel in September 2013, little changed from August 2013 ($106.57). A year earlier, in September 2012, it averaged $94.51, so the price was higher by $11.78 (12.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 2013
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2013 | $102.36 | $107.85 |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $102.86 | $109.45 |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $103.10 | $108.86 |
| Sep 25, 2013 | $102.68 | $109.46 |
| Sep 24, 2013 | $103.22 | $107.68 |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $103.62 | $108.56 |
| Sep 20, 2013 | $104.70 | $110.22 |
| Sep 19, 2013 | $106.26 | $110.66 |
| Sep 18, 2013 | $108.23 | $109.09 |
| Sep 17, 2013 | $105.36 | $109.05 |
| Sep 16, 2013 | $106.54 | $110.86 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | $108.31 | $113.31 |
| Sep 12, 2013 | $108.72 | $113.11 |
| Sep 11, 2013 | $107.65 | $112.37 |
| Sep 10, 2013 | $107.48 | $112.10 |
| Sep 9, 2013 | $109.62 | $115.20 |
| Sep 6, 2013 | $110.62 | $117.15 |
| Sep 5, 2013 | $108.50 | $115.81 |
| Sep 4, 2013 | $107.29 | $115.65 |
| Sep 3, 2013 | $108.67 | $115.49 |
Prices fell over the month, from $108.67 on Sep 3, 2013 to $102.36 on Sep 30, 2013, with declines on 13 of 20 trading days.
Brent averaged $111.60; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $5.31, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$0.86 to +$8.36.
It was the second-highest monthly average of 2013. Adjusted with CPI-U, the September 2013 average equals $152.95 in September 2026 dollars.
September 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $106.29 | $111.60 |
| Change vs August 2013 | −$0.28 | +$0.32 |
| Change vs September 2012 | +$11.78 | −$1.26 |
| Highest daily price | $110.62 Sep 6, 2013 | $117.15 Sep 6, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $102.36 Sep 30, 2013 | $107.68 Sep 24, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $152.95 | $160.59 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 3, 2013 – Sep 30, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 3, 2013 – Sep 30, 2013 | Sep 30, 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)