Oil Prices in September 1992: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $21.88 per barrel in September 1992, up $0.54 (2.5%) from August 1992. It was within 3% of its level a year earlier ($21.89 in September 1991).
Daily spot prices, September 1992
Chart data table (22 rows; WTI on 22, Brent on 22)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1992 | $21.83 | $20.18 |
| Sep 29, 1992 | $21.66 | $20.18 |
| Sep 28, 1992 | $21.78 | $20.28 |
| Sep 25, 1992 | $21.51 | $20.33 |
| Sep 24, 1992 | $21.57 | $20.43 |
| Sep 23, 1992 | $21.78 | $20.53 |
| Sep 22, 1992 | $21.78 | $20.33 |
| Sep 21, 1992 | $21.91 | $20.15 |
| Sep 18, 1992 | $21.96 | $20.30 |
| Sep 17, 1992 | $22.23 | $20.35 |
| Sep 16, 1992 | $22.39 | $20.43 |
| Sep 15, 1992 | $22.13 | $20.50 |
| Sep 14, 1992 | $22.35 | $20.68 |
| Sep 11, 1992 | $22.00 | $20.35 |
| Sep 10, 1992 | $21.93 | $20.30 |
| Sep 9, 1992 | $22.00 | $20.33 |
| Sep 8, 1992 | $21.98 | $20.30 |
| Sep 7, 1992 | $21.77 | $20.13 |
| Sep 4, 1992 | $21.77 | $20.03 |
| Sep 3, 1992 | $21.69 | $19.95 |
| Sep 2, 1992 | $21.65 | $20.00 |
| Sep 1, 1992 | $21.72 | $19.88 |
Daily prices stayed within $0.88, from $21.51 (Sep 25, 1992) to $22.39 (Sep 16, 1992).
Brent averaged $20.27, on matched dates $1.61 below WTI on average across 22 dates.
Among the 41 September averages EIA has published, 1992's ranks 10th lowest. Within 1992 it ranks 2nd highest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $52.26 and the high of $22.39 equals $53.48.
September 1992 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $21.88 | $20.27 |
| Change vs August 1992 | +$0.54 | +$0.53 |
| Change vs September 1991 | −$0.01 | −$0.23 |
| Highest daily price | $22.39 Sep 16, 1992 | $20.68 Sep 14, 1992 |
| Lowest daily price | $21.51 Sep 25, 1992 | $19.88 Sep 1, 1992 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $52.26 | $48.42 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 1992.
September in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs September 1992 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97.31 | +344.7% | $97.47 |
| 2025 | $63.96 | +192.3% | $66.46 |
| 2024 | $70.24 | +221.0% | $75.19 |
| 2023 | $89.43 | +308.7% | $98.07 |
| 2022 | $84.26 | +285.1% | $95.82 |
| 2021 | $71.65 | +227.5% | $88.16 |
| 2020 | $39.63 | +81.1% | $51.39 |
| 2019 | $56.95 | +160.3% | $74.86 |
| 2018 | $70.23 | +221.0% | $93.90 |
| 2017 | $49.82 | +127.7% | $68.13 |
| 2016 | $45.18 | +106.5% | $63.16 |
| 2015 | $45.48 | +107.9% | $64.51 |
| 2014 | $93.21 | +326.0% | $132.17 |
| 2013 | $106.29 | +385.8% | $153.21 |
| 2012 | $94.51 | +331.9% | $137.84 |
| 2011 | $85.52 | +290.9% | $127.22 |
| 2010 | $75.24 | +243.9% | $116.25 |
| 2009 | $69.41 | +217.2% | $108.47 |
| 2008 | $104.11 | +375.8% | $160.61 |
| 2007 | $79.92 | +265.3% | $129.38 |
| 2006 | $63.80 | +191.6% | $106.13 |
| 2005 | $65.59 | +199.8% | $111.35 |
| 2004 | $45.94 | +110.0% | $81.65 |
| 2003 | $28.31 | +29.4% | $51.59 |
| 2002 | $29.66 | +35.6% | $55.31 |
| 2001 | $26.20 | +19.7% | $49.59 |
| 2000 | $33.88 | +54.8% | $65.83 |
| 1999 | $23.80 | +8.8% | $47.84 |
| 1998 | $15.03 | −31.3% | $31.01 |
| 1997 | $19.80 | −9.5% | $41.46 |
| 1996 | $23.97 | +9.6% | $51.27 |
| 1995 | $18.23 | −16.7% | $40.16 |
| 1994 | $17.45 | −20.2% | $39.42 |
| 1993 | $17.50 | −20.0% | $40.71 |
| 1992 | $21.88 | — | $52.26 |
| 1991 | $21.89 | 0.0% | $53.85 |
| 1990 | $33.51 | +53.2% | $85.23 |
| 1989 | $19.59 | −10.5% | $52.89 |
| 1988 | $14.54 | −33.5% | $40.96 |
| 1987 | $19.53 | −10.7% | $57.32 |
| 1986 | $14.87 | −32.0% | $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 1992.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 1992 – Sep 30, 1992 | Sep 30, 1992 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 1992 – Sep 30, 1992 | Sep 30, 1992 |
| 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:1992 daily prices (CSV)