Oil Prices in July 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$80.46
EIA monthly average
vs June 2026
−5.1%
$84.81
vs July 2025
+17.6%
$68.39
Brent average
$83.76
avg daily Brent − WTI +$3.76
WTI averaged $80.46 per barrel in July 2026, down $4.35 (5.1%) from June 2026. A year earlier, in July 2025, it averaged $68.39, so the price was higher by $12.07 (17.6%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, July 2026
Chart data table (23 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $86.16 | $96.95 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $85.15 | $91.91 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $86.08 | $91.95 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $80.91 | $85.51 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $84.25 | $91.82 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $91.74 | $100.31 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $93.08 | $105.32 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $87.66 | $94.12 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $86.04 | $93.85 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $84.38 | $86.99 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $83.43 | $85.01 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $80.03 | $81.23 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $80.73 | $83.08 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $80.44 | $83.69 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $79.20 | $81.62 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $72.45 | $74.34 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $73.15 | $74.46 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $74.56 | $76.50 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $71.53 | $71.78 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $69.60 | $69.56 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | $69.83 | $68.68 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | $69.73 | $68.53 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $69.74 | $69.24 |
Prices rose over the month, from $69.74 on Jul 1, 2026 to $86.16 on Jul 31, 2026. The largest one-day move was −$7.49 on Jul 27, 2026 (−8.2%).
Brent averaged $83.76; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $3.76, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$1.20 to +$12.24.
July 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $80.46 | $83.76 |
| Change vs June 2026 | −$4.35 | −$1.64 |
| Change vs July 2025 | +$12.07 | +$12.72 |
| Highest daily price | $93.08 Jul 23, 2026 | $105.32 Jul 23, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $69.60 Jul 6, 2026 | $68.53 Jul 2, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 23 | 23 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $81.19 | $84.52 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 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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