Oil Prices in July 2019: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $57.35 per barrel in July 2019, up $2.69 (4.9%) from June 2019. A year earlier, in July 2018, it averaged $70.98, so the price was lower by $13.63 (19.2%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, July 2019
Chart data table (23 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2019 | $58.53 | $64.07 |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $58.04 | $62.55 |
| Jul 29, 2019 | $56.85 | $62.29 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | $56.04 | $62.46 |
| Jul 25, 2019 | $55.88 | $63.47 |
| Jul 24, 2019 | $55.90 | $63.83 |
| Jul 23, 2019 | $56.58 | $62.28 |
| Jul 22, 2019 | $55.87 | $61.96 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | $55.42 | $61.04 |
| Jul 18, 2019 | $55.08 | $60.70 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | $56.50 | $63.67 |
| Jul 16, 2019 | $57.44 | $65.87 |
| Jul 15, 2019 | $59.30 | $66.86 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | $59.99 | $66.65 |
| Jul 11, 2019 | $59.93 | $67.64 |
| Jul 10, 2019 | $60.28 | $66.41 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $57.57 | $64.30 |
| Jul 8, 2019 | $57.35 | $64.89 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | — | $64.23 |
| Jul 4, 2019 | — | $63.62 |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $57.06 | $63.53 |
| Jul 2, 2019 | $56.00 | $62.72 |
| Jul 1, 2019 | $58.91 | $65.10 |
Prices peaked at $60.28 on Jul 10, 2019, then fell to $55.08 on Jul 18, 2019 and ended at $58.53. The largest one-day move was −$2.91 on Jul 2, 2019 (−4.9%).
Brent averaged $63.92; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $6.56, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$4.51 to +$8.43.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2019 average equals $75.31 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2019 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $57.35 | $63.92 |
| Change vs June 2019 | +$2.69 | −$0.30 |
| Change vs July 2018 | −$13.63 | −$10.33 |
| Highest daily price | $60.28 Jul 10, 2019 | $67.64 Jul 11, 2019 |
| Lowest daily price | $55.08 Jul 18, 2019 | $60.70 Jul 18, 2019 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 23 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $75.31 | $83.94 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2019.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2019 – Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2019 – Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| 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:2019 daily prices (CSV)