Oil Prices in February 1986: WTI Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI's monthly average fell to $15.46 in February 1986, down $7.47 (32.6%) from January 1986.
Daily spot prices, February 1986
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1986 | $13.23 |
| Feb 27, 1986 | $14.05 |
| Feb 26, 1986 | $14.62 |
| Feb 25, 1986 | $14.68 |
| Feb 24, 1986 | $14.68 |
| Feb 21, 1986 | $13.63 |
| Feb 20, 1986 | $14.13 |
| Feb 19, 1986 | $15.08 |
| Feb 18, 1986 | $14.70 |
| Feb 14, 1986 | $16.03 |
| Feb 13, 1986 | $16.43 |
| Feb 12, 1986 | $15.74 |
| Feb 11, 1986 | $16.28 |
| Feb 10, 1986 | $16.78 |
| Feb 7, 1986 | $17.70 |
| Feb 6, 1986 | $16.60 |
| Feb 5, 1986 | $16.28 |
| Feb 4, 1986 | $15.58 |
| Feb 3, 1986 | $17.42 |
Prices fell over the month, from $17.42 on Feb 3, 1986 to $13.23 on Feb 28, 1986, with declines on 12 of 18 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$1.84 on Feb 4, 1986 (−10.6%).
EIA's Brent spot price series begins on May 20, 1987, so this page has WTI prices only.
Among the 41 February averages EIA has published, 1986's ranks 3rd lowest. Within 1986 it ranks 3rd highest of the 12 monthly averages. The high was $17.70 on Feb 7, 1986 and the low $13.23 on Feb 28, 1986. WTI moved 5% or more from the previous published price on 8 days. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $47.74 and the high of $17.70 equals $54.66.
February 1986 summary
| Measure | WTI |
|---|---|
| Monthly average | $15.46 |
| Change vs January 1986 | −$7.47 |
| Change vs February 1985 | — |
| Highest daily price | $17.70 Feb 7, 1986 |
| Lowest daily price | $13.23 Feb 28, 1986 |
| Published daily observations | 19 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $47.74 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 1986.
February in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs February 1986 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64.51 | +317.3% | $66.63 |
| 2025 | $71.53 | +362.7% | $75.66 |
| 2024 | $77.25 | +399.7% | $84.02 |
| 2023 | $76.83 | +397.0% | $86.20 |
| 2022 | $91.64 | +492.8% | $109.02 |
| 2021 | $59.04 | +281.9% | $75.76 |
| 2020 | $50.54 | +226.9% | $65.94 |
| 2019 | $54.95 | +255.4% | $73.37 |
| 2018 | $62.23 | +302.5% | $84.35 |
| 2017 | $53.47 | +245.9% | $74.08 |
| 2016 | $30.32 | +96.1% | $43.16 |
| 2015 | $50.58 | +227.2% | $72.73 |
| 2014 | $100.82 | +552.1% | $144.93 |
| 2013 | $95.31 | +516.5% | $138.56 |
| 2012 | $102.20 | +561.1% | $151.51 |
| 2011 | $88.58 | +473.0% | $135.09 |
| 2010 | $76.39 | +394.1% | $118.96 |
| 2009 | $39.09 | +152.8% | $62.18 |
| 2008 | $95.39 | +517.0% | $152.08 |
| 2007 | $59.28 | +283.4% | $98.32 |
| 2006 | $61.63 | +298.6% | $104.68 |
| 2005 | $48.15 | +211.4% | $84.73 |
| 2004 | $34.69 | +124.4% | $62.88 |
| 2003 | $35.83 | +131.8% | $66.05 |
| 2002 | $20.72 | +34.0% | $39.33 |
| 2001 | $29.61 | +91.5% | $56.85 |
| 2000 | $29.37 | +90.0% | $58.38 |
| 1999 | $12.01 | −22.3% | $24.64 |
| 1998 | $16.06 | +3.9% | $33.48 |
| 1997 | $22.18 | +43.5% | $46.90 |
| 1996 | $19.09 | +23.5% | $41.60 |
| 1995 | $18.57 | +20.1% | $41.53 |
| 1994 | $14.78 | −4.4% | $34.00 |
| 1993 | $20.09 | +29.9% | $47.38 |
| 1992 | $19.01 | +23.0% | $46.29 |
| 1991 | $20.48 | +32.5% | $51.28 |
| 1990 | $22.11 | +43.0% | $58.30 |
| 1989 | $17.94 | +16.0% | $49.79 |
| 1988 | $16.80 | +8.7% | $48.88 |
| 1987 | $17.75 | +14.8% | $53.68 |
| 1986 | $15.46 | — | $47.74 |
“—” in the real column means BLS has published no CPI-U for that month. The comparison column shows how far that year's average was from February 1986.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 3, 1986 – Feb 28, 1986 | Feb 28, 1986 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | October 2026 |
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026, 7:01 PM CST. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
Download:1986 daily prices (CSV)