Oil Prices in August 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI dropped in August 2015: the monthly average fell to $42.87, down $8.03 (15.8%) from July 2015, the lowest monthly average in nominal terms since February 2009. The average was 56% below the $96.54 of August 2014.
Daily spot prices, August 2015
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2015 | $49.20 | $47.97 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $45.29 | $47.97 |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $42.47 | $44.46 |
| Aug 26, 2015 | $38.50 | $41.76 |
| Aug 25, 2015 | $39.15 | $41.86 |
| Aug 24, 2015 | $38.22 | $41.59 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | $40.45 | $43.84 |
| Aug 20, 2015 | $41.00 | $45.63 |
| Aug 19, 2015 | $40.75 | $45.75 |
| Aug 18, 2015 | $42.58 | $47.00 |
| Aug 17, 2015 | $41.93 | $47.77 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | $42.45 | $47.79 |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $42.27 | $48.01 |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $43.22 | $48.29 |
| Aug 11, 2015 | $43.11 | $47.33 |
| Aug 10, 2015 | $44.94 | $48.30 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | $43.87 | $47.54 |
| Aug 6, 2015 | $44.69 | $47.80 |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $45.13 | $49.04 |
| Aug 4, 2015 | $45.75 | $49.08 |
| Aug 3, 2015 | $45.25 | $49.49 |
Prices rose over the month, from $45.25 on Aug 3, 2015 to $49.20 on Aug 31, 2015. The largest one-day move was +$3.97 on Aug 27, 2015 (+10.3%).
Brent averaged $46.52; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $3.72, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$1.23 to +$5.84.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the August 2015 average equals $60.61 in September 2026 dollars.
August 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $42.87 | $46.52 |
| Change vs July 2015 | −$8.03 | −$10.04 |
| Change vs August 2014 | −$53.67 | −$55.09 |
| Highest daily price | $49.20 Aug 31, 2015 | $49.49 Aug 3, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $38.22 Aug 24, 2015 | $41.59 Aug 24, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $60.61 | $65.77 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for August 2015.
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 | Aug 3, 2015 – Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 3, 2015 – Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 |
| 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:2015 daily prices (CSV)