Oil Prices in August 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$83.90
EIA monthly average
vs July 2026
+4.3%
$80.46
vs August 2025
+29.4%
$64.86
Brent average
$91.08
avg daily Brent − WTI +$7.34
WTI averaged $83.90 per barrel in August 2026, up $3.44 (4.3%) from July 2026. The average was 29% above the $64.86 of August 2025.
Daily spot prices, August 2026
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $87.03 | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $84.57 | $89.75 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $84.81 | $90.18 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $83.46 | $87.77 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $83.90 | $88.24 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $86.34 | $92.71 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $87.21 | $96.92 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $89.75 | $94.00 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $87.28 | $92.37 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $86.48 | $95.29 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $86.04 | $92.43 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $83.99 | $92.02 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $82.77 | $92.03 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $84.97 | $92.52 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $84.77 | $93.26 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $83.76 | $92.74 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $79.77 | $87.62 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $78.88 | $89.65 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $76.78 | $86.65 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $77.33 | $86.47 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $81.96 | $88.90 |
Prices rose over the month, from $81.96 on Aug 3, 2026 to $87.03 on Aug 31, 2026. The largest one-day move was −$4.63 on Aug 4, 2026 (−5.6%).
Brent averaged $91.08; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $7.34, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$4.25 to +$10.77.
August 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $83.90 | $91.08 |
| Change vs July 2026 | +$3.44 | +$7.32 |
| Change vs August 2025 | +$19.04 | +$23.21 |
| Highest daily price | $89.75 Aug 20, 2026 | $96.92 Aug 21, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $76.78 Aug 5, 2026 | $86.47 Aug 4, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $84.39 | $91.61 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for August 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| 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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