Oil Prices in June 1986: WTI Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI's monthly average fell to $13.43 in June 1986, down $1.95 (12.7%) from May 1986.
Daily spot prices, June 1986
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1986 | $12.80 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | $13.38 |
| Jun 26, 1986 | $13.14 |
| Jun 25, 1986 | $13.23 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | $13.98 |
| Jun 23, 1986 | $14.05 |
| Jun 20, 1986 | $14.44 |
| Jun 19, 1986 | $13.73 |
| Jun 18, 1986 | $13.62 |
| Jun 17, 1986 | $13.65 |
| Jun 16, 1986 | $13.65 |
| Jun 13, 1986 | $13.83 |
| Jun 12, 1986 | $13.69 |
| Jun 11, 1986 | $13.52 |
| Jun 10, 1986 | $12.38 |
| Jun 9, 1986 | $12.61 |
| Jun 6, 1986 | $12.73 |
| Jun 5, 1986 | $13.21 |
| Jun 4, 1986 | $13.15 |
| Jun 3, 1986 | $13.35 |
| Jun 2, 1986 | $13.80 |
Prices fell over the month, from $13.80 on Jun 2, 1986 to $12.80 on Jun 30, 1986, with declines on 13 of 20 trading days. The largest one-day move was +$1.14 on Jun 11, 1986 (+9.2%).
EIA's Brent spot price series begins on May 20, 1987, so this page has WTI prices only.
Among the 41 June averages EIA has published, 1986's ranks the lowest. Within 1986 it ranks 4th lowest of the 12 monthly averages. The high was $14.44 on Jun 20, 1986 and the low $12.38 on Jun 10, 1986. WTI moved 5% or more from the previous published price on 3 days. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $41.40 and the high of $14.44 equals $44.51.
June 1986 summary
| Measure | WTI |
|---|---|
| Monthly average | $13.43 |
| Change vs May 1986 | −$1.95 |
| Change vs June 1985 | — |
| Highest daily price | $14.44 Jun 20, 1986 |
| Lowest daily price | $12.38 Jun 10, 1986 |
| Published daily observations | 21 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $41.40 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 1986.
June in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs June 1986 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84.81 | +531.5% | $85.71 |
| 2025 | $68.17 | +407.6% | $71.33 |
| 2024 | $79.77 | +494.0% | $85.70 |
| 2023 | $70.25 | +423.1% | $77.71 |
| 2022 | $114.84 | +755.1% | $130.81 |
| 2021 | $71.38 | +431.5% | $88.67 |
| 2020 | $38.31 | +185.3% | $50.16 |
| 2019 | $54.66 | +307.0% | $72.02 |
| 2018 | $67.87 | +405.4% | $90.90 |
| 2017 | $45.18 | +236.4% | $62.25 |
| 2016 | $48.76 | +263.1% | $68.28 |
| 2015 | $59.82 | +345.4% | $84.60 |
| 2014 | $105.79 | +687.7% | $149.81 |
| 2013 | $95.77 | +613.1% | $138.43 |
| 2012 | $82.30 | +512.8% | $121.04 |
| 2011 | $96.26 | +616.8% | $143.93 |
| 2010 | $75.34 | +461.0% | $116.66 |
| 2009 | $69.64 | +418.5% | $108.97 |
| 2008 | $133.88 | +896.9% | $206.50 |
| 2007 | $67.49 | +402.5% | $109.33 |
| 2006 | $70.95 | +428.3% | $118.02 |
| 2005 | $56.35 | +319.6% | $97.78 |
| 2004 | $38.03 | +183.2% | $67.66 |
| 2003 | $30.66 | +128.3% | $56.33 |
| 2002 | $25.52 | +90.0% | $47.88 |
| 2001 | $27.60 | +105.5% | $52.33 |
| 2000 | $31.82 | +136.9% | $62.29 |
| 1999 | $17.92 | +33.4% | $36.39 |
| 1998 | $13.72 | +2.2% | $28.41 |
| 1997 | $19.26 | +43.4% | $40.55 |
| 1996 | $20.42 | +52.0% | $43.98 |
| 1995 | $18.45 | +37.4% | $40.83 |
| 1994 | $19.06 | +41.9% | $43.47 |
| 1993 | $19.09 | +42.1% | $44.62 |
| 1992 | $22.39 | +66.7% | $53.90 |
| 1991 | $20.19 | +50.3% | $50.11 |
| 1990 | $16.70 | +24.3% | $43.39 |
| 1989 | $20.05 | +49.3% | $54.53 |
| 1988 | $16.53 | +23.1% | $47.28 |
| 1987 | $20.07 | +49.4% | $59.68 |
| 1986 | $13.43 | — | $41.40 |
“—” 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 June 1986.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 2, 1986 – Jun 30, 1986 | Jun 30, 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)