Oil Prices in February 1995: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $18.57 per barrel in February 1995, up $0.53 (2.9%) from January 1995. The average was 26% above the $14.78 of February 1994.
Daily spot prices, February 1995
Chart data table (20 rows; WTI on 19, Brent on 20)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1995 | $18.52 | $17.23 |
| Feb 27, 1995 | $18.64 | $17.35 |
| Feb 24, 1995 | $18.70 | $17.10 |
| Feb 23, 1995 | $18.59 | $17.10 |
| Feb 22, 1995 | $18.84 | $17.08 |
| Feb 21, 1995 | $18.86 | $17.18 |
| Feb 20, 1995 | — | $17.43 |
| Feb 17, 1995 | $18.94 | $17.40 |
| Feb 16, 1995 | $18.63 | $17.13 |
| Feb 15, 1995 | $18.46 | $17.10 |
| Feb 14, 1995 | $18.44 | $17.00 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | $18.29 | $16.88 |
| Feb 10, 1995 | $18.47 | $16.85 |
| Feb 9, 1995 | $18.28 | $16.85 |
| Feb 8, 1995 | $18.36 | $17.03 |
| Feb 7, 1995 | $18.43 | $17.05 |
| Feb 6, 1995 | $18.58 | $17.08 |
| Feb 3, 1995 | $18.78 | $17.40 |
| Feb 2, 1995 | $18.54 | $17.00 |
| Feb 1, 1995 | $18.48 | $17.05 |
Daily prices stayed within $0.66, from $18.28 (Feb 9, 1995) to $18.94 (Feb 17, 1995).
Brent averaged $17.11, on matched dates $1.47 below WTI on average across 19 dates.
Among the 41 February averages EIA has published, 1995's ranks 8th lowest. Within 1995 it ranks 4th highest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $41.53 and the high of $18.94 equals $42.36.
February 1995 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $18.57 | $17.11 |
| Change vs January 1995 | +$0.53 | +$0.56 |
| Change vs February 1994 | +$3.79 | +$3.31 |
| Highest daily price | $18.94 Feb 17, 1995 | $17.43 Feb 20, 1995 |
| Lowest daily price | $18.28 Feb 9, 1995 | $16.85 Feb 9, 1995 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 20 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $41.53 | $38.27 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 1995.
February in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs February 1995 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64.51 | +247.4% | $66.63 |
| 2025 | $71.53 | +285.2% | $75.66 |
| 2024 | $77.25 | +316.0% | $84.02 |
| 2023 | $76.83 | +313.7% | $86.20 |
| 2022 | $91.64 | +393.5% | $109.02 |
| 2021 | $59.04 | +217.9% | $75.76 |
| 2020 | $50.54 | +172.2% | $65.94 |
| 2019 | $54.95 | +195.9% | $73.37 |
| 2018 | $62.23 | +235.1% | $84.35 |
| 2017 | $53.47 | +187.9% | $74.08 |
| 2016 | $30.32 | +63.3% | $43.16 |
| 2015 | $50.58 | +172.4% | $72.73 |
| 2014 | $100.82 | +442.9% | $144.93 |
| 2013 | $95.31 | +413.2% | $138.56 |
| 2012 | $102.20 | +450.4% | $151.51 |
| 2011 | $88.58 | +377.0% | $135.09 |
| 2010 | $76.39 | +311.4% | $118.96 |
| 2009 | $39.09 | +110.5% | $62.18 |
| 2008 | $95.39 | +413.7% | $152.08 |
| 2007 | $59.28 | +219.2% | $98.32 |
| 2006 | $61.63 | +231.9% | $104.68 |
| 2005 | $48.15 | +159.3% | $84.73 |
| 2004 | $34.69 | +86.8% | $62.88 |
| 2003 | $35.83 | +92.9% | $66.05 |
| 2002 | $20.72 | +11.6% | $39.33 |
| 2001 | $29.61 | +59.5% | $56.85 |
| 2000 | $29.37 | +58.2% | $58.38 |
| 1999 | $12.01 | −35.3% | $24.64 |
| 1998 | $16.06 | −13.5% | $33.48 |
| 1997 | $22.18 | +19.4% | $46.90 |
| 1996 | $19.09 | +2.8% | $41.60 |
| 1995 | $18.57 | — | $41.53 |
| 1994 | $14.78 | −20.4% | $34.00 |
| 1993 | $20.09 | +8.2% | $47.38 |
| 1992 | $19.01 | +2.4% | $46.29 |
| 1991 | $20.48 | +10.3% | $51.28 |
| 1990 | $22.11 | +19.1% | $58.30 |
| 1989 | $17.94 | −3.4% | $49.79 |
| 1988 | $16.80 | −9.5% | $48.88 |
| 1987 | $17.75 | −4.4% | $53.68 |
| 1986 | $15.46 | −16.7% | $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 1995.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 1995 – Feb 28, 1995 | Feb 28, 1995 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 1995 – Feb 28, 1995 | Feb 28, 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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