Oil Prices in February 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $50.58 per barrel in February 2015, up $3.36 (7.1%) from January 2015. The average was 50% below the $100.82 of February 2014.
Daily spot prices, February 2015
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2015 | $49.84 | $61.89 |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $47.65 | $61.39 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $50.25 | $59.77 |
| Feb 24, 2015 | $48.48 | $60.33 |
| Feb 23, 2015 | $49.56 | $59.78 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | $49.95 | $60.99 |
| Feb 19, 2015 | $51.12 | $58.78 |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $52.13 | $60.72 |
| Feb 17, 2015 | $53.56 | $60.78 |
| Feb 16, 2015 | — | $61.57 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | $52.66 | $60.33 |
| Feb 12, 2015 | $51.17 | $56.23 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $48.80 | $53.48 |
| Feb 10, 2015 | $50.06 | $55.79 |
| Feb 9, 2015 | $52.99 | $57.00 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | $51.66 | $55.88 |
| Feb 5, 2015 | $50.48 | $55.98 |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $48.45 | $55.07 |
| Feb 3, 2015 | $53.04 | $54.41 |
| Feb 2, 2015 | $49.25 | $51.74 |
Prices peaked at $53.56 on Feb 17, 2015, then fell to $47.65 on Feb 26, 2015 and ended at $49.84. The largest one-day move was −$4.59 on Feb 4, 2015 (−8.7%).
Brent averaged $58.10; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $7.33, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$1.37 to +$13.74.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2015 average equals $72.61 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $50.58 | $58.10 |
| Change vs January 2015 | +$3.36 | +$10.34 |
| Change vs February 2014 | −$50.24 | −$50.80 |
| Highest daily price | $53.56 Feb 17, 2015 | $61.89 Feb 27, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $47.65 Feb 26, 2015 | $51.74 Feb 2, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $72.61 | $83.40 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 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 | Feb 2, 2015 – Feb 27, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 2, 2015 – Feb 27, 2015 | Feb 27, 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.
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