Oil Prices in September 2014: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $93.21 per barrel, September 2014's WTI average was the lowest monthly average in nominal terms since April 2013, down $3.33 (3.4%) from August 2014. A year earlier, in September 2013, it averaged $106.29, so the price was lower by $13.08 (12.3%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 2014
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2014 | $94.53 | $95.70 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $95.55 | $95.08 |
| Sep 25, 2014 | $93.59 | $95.20 |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $93.60 | $94.53 |
| Sep 23, 2014 | $91.55 | $94.87 |
| Sep 22, 2014 | $91.46 | $95.37 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | $92.43 | $96.75 |
| Sep 18, 2014 | $93.07 | $96.82 |
| Sep 17, 2014 | $94.33 | $97.70 |
| Sep 16, 2014 | $94.91 | $97.39 |
| Sep 15, 2014 | $92.86 | $96.43 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | $92.18 | $96.31 |
| Sep 11, 2014 | $92.89 | $96.42 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $91.71 | $96.26 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | $92.73 | $98.08 |
| Sep 8, 2014 | $92.64 | $99.53 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | $93.32 | $99.51 |
| Sep 4, 2014 | $94.51 | $101.21 |
| Sep 3, 2014 | $95.50 | $100.88 |
| Sep 2, 2014 | $92.92 | $100.21 |
Daily prices stayed in a narrow $4.09 band, from $91.46 (Sep 22, 2014) to $95.55 (Sep 26, 2014). The largest one-day move was −$4.94 on Sep 2, 2014 (−5.0%).
Brent averaged $97.09; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $3.90, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$0.47 to +$7.29.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the September 2014 average equals $131.94 in September 2026 dollars.
September 2014 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $93.21 | $97.09 |
| Change vs August 2014 | −$3.33 | −$4.52 |
| Change vs September 2013 | −$13.08 | −$14.51 |
| Highest daily price | $95.55 Sep 26, 2014 | $101.21 Sep 4, 2014 |
| Lowest daily price | $91.46 Sep 22, 2014 | $94.53 Sep 24, 2014 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $131.94 | $137.43 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2014.
Part of the price episode: 2014–16 price decline
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 2, 2014 – Sep 29, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 2, 2014 – Sep 29, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 |
| 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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