Oil Prices in September 1986: WTI Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $14.87 per barrel in September 1986, down $0.23 (1.5%) from August 1986.
Daily spot prices, September 1986
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1986 | $14.70 |
| Sep 29, 1986 | $14.93 |
| Sep 26, 1986 | $14.43 |
| Sep 25, 1986 | $14.28 |
| Sep 24, 1986 | $14.55 |
| Sep 23, 1986 | $14.30 |
| Sep 22, 1986 | $13.94 |
| Sep 19, 1986 | $14.47 |
| Sep 18, 1986 | $14.55 |
| Sep 17, 1986 | $14.03 |
| Sep 16, 1986 | $13.80 |
| Sep 15, 1986 | $14.31 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | $15.06 |
| Sep 11, 1986 | $15.05 |
| Sep 10, 1986 | $14.90 |
| Sep 9, 1986 | $15.00 |
| Sep 8, 1986 | $15.63 |
| Sep 5, 1986 | $15.63 |
| Sep 4, 1986 | $16.18 |
| Sep 3, 1986 | $16.03 |
| Sep 2, 1986 | $16.43 |
The month's range ran from $13.80 on Sep 16, 1986 to $16.43 on Sep 2, 1986; the last price was $14.70 on Sep 30, 1986. The largest one-day move was −$0.75 on Sep 15, 1986 (−5.0%).
EIA's Brent spot price series begins on May 20, 1987, so this page has WTI prices only.
Among the 41 September averages EIA has published, 1986's ranks 2nd lowest. Within 1986 it ranks 5th lowest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $45.54 and the high of $16.43 equals $50.32.
September 1986 summary
| Measure | WTI |
|---|---|
| Monthly average | $14.87 |
| Change vs August 1986 | −$0.23 |
| Change vs September 1985 | — |
| Highest daily price | $16.43 Sep 2, 1986 |
| Lowest daily price | $13.80 Sep 16, 1986 |
| Published daily observations | 21 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $45.54 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 1986.
September in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs September 1986 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97.31 | +554.4% | $97.47 |
| 2025 | $63.96 | +330.1% | $66.46 |
| 2024 | $70.24 | +372.4% | $75.19 |
| 2023 | $89.43 | +501.4% | $98.07 |
| 2022 | $84.26 | +466.6% | $95.82 |
| 2021 | $71.65 | +381.8% | $88.16 |
| 2020 | $39.63 | +166.5% | $51.39 |
| 2019 | $56.95 | +283.0% | $74.86 |
| 2018 | $70.23 | +372.3% | $93.90 |
| 2017 | $49.82 | +235.0% | $68.13 |
| 2016 | $45.18 | +203.8% | $63.16 |
| 2015 | $45.48 | +205.9% | $64.51 |
| 2014 | $93.21 | +526.8% | $132.17 |
| 2013 | $106.29 | +614.8% | $153.21 |
| 2012 | $94.51 | +535.6% | $137.84 |
| 2011 | $85.52 | +475.1% | $127.22 |
| 2010 | $75.24 | +406.0% | $116.25 |
| 2009 | $69.41 | +366.8% | $108.47 |
| 2008 | $104.11 | +600.1% | $160.61 |
| 2007 | $79.92 | +437.5% | $129.38 |
| 2006 | $63.80 | +329.1% | $106.13 |
| 2005 | $65.59 | +341.1% | $111.35 |
| 2004 | $45.94 | +208.9% | $81.65 |
| 2003 | $28.31 | +90.4% | $51.59 |
| 2002 | $29.66 | +99.5% | $55.31 |
| 2001 | $26.20 | +76.2% | $49.59 |
| 2000 | $33.88 | +127.8% | $65.83 |
| 1999 | $23.80 | +60.1% | $47.84 |
| 1998 | $15.03 | +1.1% | $31.01 |
| 1997 | $19.80 | +33.2% | $41.46 |
| 1996 | $23.97 | +61.2% | $51.27 |
| 1995 | $18.23 | +22.6% | $40.16 |
| 1994 | $17.45 | +17.4% | $39.42 |
| 1993 | $17.50 | +17.7% | $40.71 |
| 1992 | $21.88 | +47.1% | $52.26 |
| 1991 | $21.89 | +47.2% | $53.85 |
| 1990 | $33.51 | +125.4% | $85.23 |
| 1989 | $19.59 | +31.7% | $52.89 |
| 1988 | $14.54 | −2.2% | $40.96 |
| 1987 | $19.53 | +31.3% | $57.32 |
| 1986 | $14.87 | — | $45.54 |
“—” 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 September 1986.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 2, 1986 – Sep 30, 1986 | Sep 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)