Oil Prices in September 2019: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $56.95 per barrel in September 2019, up $2.14 (3.9%) from August 2019. A year earlier, in September 2018, it averaged $70.23, so the price was lower by $13.28 (18.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 2019
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | $54.09 | $60.99 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $55.95 | $62.48 |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $56.24 | $62.08 |
| Sep 25, 2019 | $56.38 | $62.41 |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $57.22 | $64.13 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | $58.69 | $64.66 |
| Sep 20, 2019 | $57.92 | $65.23 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $58.19 | $64.25 |
| Sep 18, 2019 | $58.19 | $64.29 |
| Sep 17, 2019 | $59.26 | $65.59 |
| Sep 16, 2019 | $63.10 | $68.42 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $54.76 | $61.25 |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $55.13 | $60.76 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | $55.66 | $63.02 |
| Sep 10, 2019 | $57.37 | $64.67 |
| Sep 9, 2019 | $57.88 | $63.99 |
| Sep 6, 2019 | $56.45 | $61.28 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $56.33 | $62.70 |
| Sep 4, 2019 | $56.22 | $60.68 |
| Sep 3, 2019 | $53.91 | $57.93 |
| Sep 2, 2019 | $55.07 | $58.55 |
Prices dipped to $53.91 on Sep 3, 2019, then climbed to $63.10 on Sep 16, 2019 and ended at $54.09. The largest one-day move was +$8.34 on Sep 16, 2019 (+15.2%).
Brent averaged $62.83; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $5.97, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$3.48 to +$7.36.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the September 2019 average equals $74.73 in September 2026 dollars.
September 2019 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $56.95 | $62.83 |
| Change vs August 2019 | +$2.14 | +$3.79 |
| Change vs September 2018 | −$13.28 | −$16.06 |
| Highest daily price | $63.10 Sep 16, 2019 | $68.42 Sep 16, 2019 |
| Lowest daily price | $53.91 Sep 3, 2019 | $57.93 Sep 3, 2019 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $74.73 | $82.45 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2019.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 2, 2019 – Sep 30, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 2, 2019 – Sep 30, 2019 | Sep 30, 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)