Oil Prices in July 1995: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $17.33 per barrel in July 1995, down $1.12 (6.1%) from June 1995. A year earlier, in July 1994, it averaged $19.66, so the price was lower by $2.33 (11.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, July 1995
Chart data table (21 rows; WTI on 20, Brent on 21)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 1995 | $17.62 | $15.78 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | $17.43 | $15.93 |
| Jul 27, 1995 | $17.51 | $15.98 |
| Jul 26, 1995 | $17.47 | $16.00 |
| Jul 25, 1995 | $17.45 | $15.48 |
| Jul 24, 1995 | $17.17 | $15.38 |
| Jul 21, 1995 | $17.07 | $15.35 |
| Jul 20, 1995 | $17.03 | $15.68 |
| Jul 19, 1995 | $17.33 | $15.80 |
| Jul 18, 1995 | $17.33 | $15.68 |
| Jul 17, 1995 | $17.28 | $15.73 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | $17.32 | $15.80 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | $17.25 | $15.98 |
| Jul 12, 1995 | $17.49 | $16.03 |
| Jul 11, 1995 | $17.31 | $15.93 |
| Jul 10, 1995 | $17.35 | $15.88 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | $17.14 | $16.10 |
| Jul 6, 1995 | $17.42 | $16.15 |
| Jul 5, 1995 | $17.21 | $16.00 |
| Jul 4, 1995 | — | $15.93 |
| Jul 3, 1995 | $17.33 | $16.35 |
Daily prices stayed within $0.59, from $17.03 (Jul 20, 1995) to $17.62 (Jul 31, 1995).
Brent averaged $15.85, on matched dates $1.47 below WTI on average across 20 dates.
Among the 41 July averages EIA has published, 1995's ranks 4th lowest. Within 1995 it ranks the lowest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $38.35 and the high of $17.62 equals $39.00.
July 1995 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $17.33 | $15.85 |
| Change vs June 1995 | −$1.12 | −$1.46 |
| Change vs July 1994 | −$2.33 | −$1.75 |
| Highest daily price | $17.62 Jul 31, 1995 | $16.35 Jul 3, 1995 |
| Lowest daily price | $17.03 Jul 20, 1995 | $15.35 Jul 21, 1995 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 21 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $38.35 | $35.08 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 1995.
July in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs July 1995 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80.46 | +364.3% | $81.33 |
| 2025 | $68.39 | +294.6% | $71.45 |
| 2024 | $81.80 | +372.0% | $87.77 |
| 2023 | $76.07 | +338.9% | $83.99 |
| 2022 | $101.62 | +486.4% | $115.76 |
| 2021 | $72.49 | +318.3% | $89.62 |
| 2020 | $40.71 | +134.9% | $53.03 |
| 2019 | $57.35 | +230.9% | $75.44 |
| 2018 | $70.98 | +309.6% | $95.06 |
| 2017 | $46.63 | +169.1% | $64.29 |
| 2016 | $44.65 | +157.6% | $62.63 |
| 2015 | $50.90 | +193.7% | $71.98 |
| 2014 | $103.59 | +497.7% | $146.75 |
| 2013 | $104.67 | +504.0% | $151.23 |
| 2012 | $87.90 | +407.2% | $129.49 |
| 2011 | $97.30 | +461.5% | $145.36 |
| 2010 | $76.32 | +340.4% | $118.15 |
| 2009 | $64.15 | +270.2% | $100.54 |
| 2008 | $133.37 | +669.6% | $204.64 |
| 2007 | $74.12 | +327.7% | $120.10 |
| 2006 | $74.41 | +329.4% | $123.41 |
| 2005 | $59.00 | +240.5% | $101.91 |
| 2004 | $40.78 | +135.3% | $72.67 |
| 2003 | $30.76 | +77.5% | $56.45 |
| 2002 | $26.97 | +55.6% | $50.54 |
| 2001 | $26.43 | +52.5% | $50.26 |
| 2000 | $29.70 | +71.4% | $58.01 |
| 1999 | $20.10 | +16.0% | $40.70 |
| 1998 | $14.17 | −18.2% | $29.30 |
| 1997 | $19.66 | +13.4% | $41.34 |
| 1996 | $21.30 | +22.9% | $45.79 |
| 1995 | $17.33 | — | $38.35 |
| 1994 | $19.66 | +13.4% | $44.71 |
| 1993 | $17.89 | +3.2% | $41.81 |
| 1992 | $21.78 | +25.7% | $52.32 |
| 1991 | $21.40 | +23.5% | $53.03 |
| 1990 | $18.45 | +6.5% | $47.75 |
| 1989 | $19.78 | +14.1% | $53.67 |
| 1988 | $15.50 | −10.6% | $44.15 |
| 1987 | $21.34 | +23.1% | $63.29 |
| 1986 | $11.59 | −33.1% | $35.72 |
“—” 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 July 1995.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 3, 1995 – Jul 31, 1995 | Jul 31, 1995 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 3, 1995 – Jul 31, 1995 | Jul 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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