Oil Prices in February 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $64.51 per barrel in February 2026, up $4.47 (7.4%) from January 2026. A year earlier, in February 2025, it averaged $71.53, so the price was lower by $7.02 (9.8%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, February 2026
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $66.96 | $71.32 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $65.10 | $71.66 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $65.30 | $70.69 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $65.62 | $71.21 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $66.36 | $71.90 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $66.69 | $72.75 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $66.66 | $73.17 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $65.33 | $71.78 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $62.53 | $69.77 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | — | $70.81 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $63.05 | $69.96 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $63.08 | $69.80 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $64.80 | $71.52 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $64.20 | $71.01 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $64.53 | $71.19 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $63.77 | $70.45 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $62.90 | $69.87 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $64.56 | $71.15 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $62.62 | $70.01 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $61.60 | $67.72 |
Prices rose over the month, from $61.60 on Feb 2, 2026 to $66.96 on Feb 27, 2026. The largest one-day move was −$2.90 on Feb 2, 2026 (−4.5%).
Brent averaged $70.89; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $6.38, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$4.36 to +$7.39.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2026 so far.
February 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $64.51 | $70.89 |
| Change vs January 2026 | +$4.47 | +$4.29 |
| Change vs February 2025 | −$7.02 | −$4.55 |
| Highest daily price | $66.96 Feb 27, 2026 | $73.17 Feb 19, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $61.60 Feb 2, 2026 | $67.72 Feb 2, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $66.51 | $73.09 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 2, 2026 – Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 2, 2026 – Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 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.
Download:2026 daily prices (CSV)