Oil Prices in August 1995: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $18.02 per barrel in August 1995, up $0.69 (4.0%) from July 1995. It was within 3% of its level a year earlier ($18.38 in August 1994).
Daily spot prices, August 1995
Chart data table (23 rows; WTI on 23, Brent on 22)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1995 | $17.89 | $16.20 |
| Aug 30, 1995 | $17.74 | $16.18 |
| Aug 29, 1995 | $17.87 | $16.23 |
| Aug 28, 1995 | $17.84 | — |
| Aug 25, 1995 | $19.91 | $16.15 |
| Aug 24, 1995 | $19.60 | $16.30 |
| Aug 23, 1995 | $18.79 | $16.50 |
| Aug 22, 1995 | $18.54 | $16.23 |
| Aug 21, 1995 | $18.26 | $16.25 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | $17.87 | $16.03 |
| Aug 17, 1995 | $17.65 | $15.85 |
| Aug 16, 1995 | $17.59 | $15.78 |
| Aug 15, 1995 | $17.40 | $15.85 |
| Aug 14, 1995 | $17.48 | $15.93 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | $17.86 | $16.23 |
| Aug 10, 1995 | $17.91 | $16.08 |
| Aug 9, 1995 | $17.77 | $16.13 |
| Aug 8, 1995 | $17.86 | $16.00 |
| Aug 7, 1995 | $17.65 | $15.90 |
| Aug 4, 1995 | $17.74 | $16.08 |
| Aug 3, 1995 | $17.72 | $15.99 |
| Aug 2, 1995 | $17.95 | $16.13 |
| Aug 1, 1995 | $17.59 | $16.10 |
Prices dipped to $17.40 on Aug 15, 1995, then climbed to $19.91 on Aug 25, 1995 and ended at $17.89. The largest one-day move was −$2.07 on Aug 28, 1995 (−10.4%).
Brent averaged $16.10, on matched dates $1.93 below WTI on average across 22 dates.
Among the 41 August averages EIA has published, 1995's ranks 5th lowest. Within 1995 it ranks 4th lowest of the 12 monthly averages. WTI moved 5% or more from the previous published price on 1 day. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $39.78 and the high of $19.91 equals $43.95.
August 1995 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $18.02 | $16.10 |
| Change vs July 1995 | +$0.69 | +$0.25 |
| Change vs August 1994 | −$0.36 | −$0.79 |
| Highest daily price | $19.91 Aug 25, 1995 | $16.50 Aug 23, 1995 |
| Lowest daily price | $17.40 Aug 15, 1995 | $15.78 Aug 16, 1995 |
| Published daily observations | 23 | 22 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $39.78 | $35.54 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for August 1995.
August in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs August 1995 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83.90 | +365.6% | $84.53 |
| 2025 | $64.86 | +259.9% | $67.57 |
| 2024 | $76.68 | +325.5% | $82.21 |
| 2023 | $81.39 | +351.7% | $89.47 |
| 2022 | $93.67 | +419.8% | $106.74 |
| 2021 | $67.70 | +275.7% | $83.52 |
| 2020 | $42.34 | +135.0% | $54.98 |
| 2019 | $54.81 | +204.2% | $72.10 |
| 2018 | $68.06 | +277.7% | $91.10 |
| 2017 | $48.04 | +166.6% | $66.04 |
| 2016 | $44.72 | +148.2% | $62.67 |
| 2015 | $42.87 | +137.9% | $60.71 |
| 2014 | $96.54 | +435.7% | $136.99 |
| 2013 | $106.57 | +491.4% | $153.79 |
| 2012 | $94.13 | +422.4% | $137.90 |
| 2011 | $86.33 | +379.1% | $128.62 |
| 2010 | $76.60 | +325.1% | $118.42 |
| 2009 | $71.05 | +294.3% | $111.10 |
| 2008 | $116.67 | +547.4% | $179.73 |
| 2007 | $72.36 | +301.6% | $117.46 |
| 2006 | $73.04 | +305.3% | $120.90 |
| 2005 | $64.99 | +260.7% | $111.68 |
| 2004 | $44.90 | +149.2% | $79.97 |
| 2003 | $31.57 | +75.2% | $57.72 |
| 2002 | $28.39 | +57.5% | $53.03 |
| 2001 | $27.37 | +51.9% | $52.04 |
| 2000 | $31.26 | +73.5% | $61.06 |
| 1999 | $21.28 | +18.1% | $42.98 |
| 1998 | $13.47 | −25.2% | $27.82 |
| 1997 | $19.95 | +10.7% | $41.87 |
| 1996 | $21.90 | +21.5% | $46.99 |
| 1995 | $18.02 | — | $39.78 |
| 1994 | $18.38 | +2.0% | $41.63 |
| 1993 | $18.01 | −0.1% | $41.98 |
| 1992 | $21.34 | +18.4% | $51.12 |
| 1991 | $21.69 | +20.4% | $53.59 |
| 1990 | $27.31 | +51.6% | $70.04 |
| 1989 | $18.58 | +3.1% | $50.33 |
| 1988 | $15.52 | −13.9% | $44.02 |
| 1987 | $20.31 | +12.7% | $59.92 |
| 1986 | $15.10 | −16.2% | $46.46 |
“—” 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 August 1995.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 1, 1995 – Aug 31, 1995 | Aug 31, 1995 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 1, 1995 – Aug 31, 1995 | Aug 31, 1995 |
| 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.
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