Oil Prices in July 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI dropped in July 2015: the monthly average fell to $50.90, down $8.92 (14.9%) from June 2015. The average was 51% below the $103.59 of July 2014.
Daily spot prices, July 2015
Chart data table (23 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2015 | $47.11 | $53.29 |
| Jul 30, 2015 | $48.53 | $54.29 |
| Jul 29, 2015 | $48.77 | $54.73 |
| Jul 28, 2015 | $47.97 | $54.30 |
| Jul 27, 2015 | $47.17 | $54.07 |
| Jul 24, 2015 | $47.98 | $54.29 |
| Jul 23, 2015 | $48.11 | $55.76 |
| Jul 22, 2015 | $49.27 | $56.36 |
| Jul 21, 2015 | $50.59 | $55.94 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | $50.11 | $56.42 |
| Jul 17, 2015 | $50.88 | $56.38 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | $50.90 | $57.31 |
| Jul 15, 2015 | $51.40 | $57.34 |
| Jul 14, 2015 | $53.05 | $57.20 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | $52.19 | $57.63 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | $52.74 | $57.72 |
| Jul 9, 2015 | $52.76 | $57.83 |
| Jul 8, 2015 | $51.61 | $55.70 |
| Jul 7, 2015 | $52.33 | $54.72 |
| Jul 6, 2015 | $52.48 | $57.19 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | — | $59.06 |
| Jul 2, 2015 | $56.93 | $61.73 |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $56.94 | $61.65 |
Prices fell over the month, from $56.94 on Jul 1, 2015 to $47.11 on Jul 31, 2015, with declines on 17 of 22 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$4.45 on Jul 6, 2015 (−7.8%).
Brent averaged $56.56; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $5.55, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$2.39 to +$7.65.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2015 average equals $71.86 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $50.90 | $56.56 |
| Change vs June 2015 | −$8.92 | −$4.92 |
| Change vs July 2014 | −$52.69 | −$50.21 |
| Highest daily price | $56.94 Jul 1, 2015 | $61.73 Jul 2, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $47.11 Jul 31, 2015 | $53.29 Jul 31, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 23 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $71.86 | $79.85 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 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 | Jul 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 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.
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