Oil Prices in September 1995: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $18.23 per barrel in September 1995, little changed from August 1995 ($18.02). A year earlier, in September 1994, it averaged $17.45, so the price was higher by $0.78 (4.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 1995
Chart data table (21 rows; WTI on 20, Brent on 21)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 1995 | $17.54 | $16.58 |
| Sep 28, 1995 | $17.72 | $16.65 |
| Sep 27, 1995 | $17.64 | $16.28 |
| Sep 26, 1995 | $17.47 | $16.15 |
| Sep 25, 1995 | $17.38 | $16.18 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | $17.27 | $16.40 |
| Sep 21, 1995 | $17.89 | $16.60 |
| Sep 20, 1995 | $18.53 | $17.00 |
| Sep 19, 1995 | $19.01 | $17.23 |
| Sep 18, 1995 | $18.92 | $17.23 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | $18.94 | $17.18 |
| Sep 14, 1995 | $18.87 | $17.00 |
| Sep 13, 1995 | $18.53 | $16.85 |
| Sep 12, 1995 | $18.76 | $16.90 |
| Sep 11, 1995 | $18.49 | $16.75 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | $18.44 | $16.93 |
| Sep 7, 1995 | $18.27 | $16.60 |
| Sep 6, 1995 | $18.27 | $16.63 |
| Sep 5, 1995 | $18.49 | $16.68 |
| Sep 4, 1995 | — | $16.62 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | $18.08 | $16.25 |
Prices peaked at $19.01 on Sep 19, 1995, then fell to $17.27 on Sep 22, 1995 and ended at $17.54.
Brent averaged $16.70, on matched dates $1.52 below WTI on average across 20 dates.
Among the 41 September averages EIA has published, 1995's ranks 6th lowest. Within 1995 it ranks 6th lowest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $40.16 and the high of $19.01 equals $41.88.
September 1995 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $18.23 | $16.70 |
| Change vs August 1995 | +$0.21 | +$0.60 |
| Change vs September 1994 | +$0.78 | +$0.80 |
| Highest daily price | $19.01 Sep 19, 1995 | $17.23 Sep 18, 1995 |
| Lowest daily price | $17.27 Sep 22, 1995 | $16.15 Sep 26, 1995 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 21 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $40.16 | $36.79 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 1995.
September in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs September 1995 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97.31 | +433.8% | $97.47 |
| 2025 | $63.96 | +250.9% | $66.46 |
| 2024 | $70.24 | +285.3% | $75.19 |
| 2023 | $89.43 | +390.6% | $98.07 |
| 2022 | $84.26 | +362.2% | $95.82 |
| 2021 | $71.65 | +293.0% | $88.16 |
| 2020 | $39.63 | +117.4% | $51.39 |
| 2019 | $56.95 | +212.4% | $74.86 |
| 2018 | $70.23 | +285.2% | $93.90 |
| 2017 | $49.82 | +173.3% | $68.13 |
| 2016 | $45.18 | +147.8% | $63.16 |
| 2015 | $45.48 | +149.5% | $64.51 |
| 2014 | $93.21 | +411.3% | $132.17 |
| 2013 | $106.29 | +483.0% | $153.21 |
| 2012 | $94.51 | +418.4% | $137.84 |
| 2011 | $85.52 | +369.1% | $127.22 |
| 2010 | $75.24 | +312.7% | $116.25 |
| 2009 | $69.41 | +280.7% | $108.47 |
| 2008 | $104.11 | +471.1% | $160.61 |
| 2007 | $79.92 | +338.4% | $129.38 |
| 2006 | $63.80 | +250.0% | $106.13 |
| 2005 | $65.59 | +259.8% | $111.35 |
| 2004 | $45.94 | +152.0% | $81.65 |
| 2003 | $28.31 | +55.3% | $51.59 |
| 2002 | $29.66 | +62.7% | $55.31 |
| 2001 | $26.20 | +43.7% | $49.59 |
| 2000 | $33.88 | +85.8% | $65.83 |
| 1999 | $23.80 | +30.6% | $47.84 |
| 1998 | $15.03 | −17.6% | $31.01 |
| 1997 | $19.80 | +8.6% | $41.46 |
| 1996 | $23.97 | +31.5% | $51.27 |
| 1995 | $18.23 | — | $40.16 |
| 1994 | $17.45 | −4.3% | $39.42 |
| 1993 | $17.50 | −4.0% | $40.71 |
| 1992 | $21.88 | +20.0% | $52.26 |
| 1991 | $21.89 | +20.1% | $53.85 |
| 1990 | $33.51 | +83.8% | $85.23 |
| 1989 | $19.59 | +7.5% | $52.89 |
| 1988 | $14.54 | −20.2% | $40.96 |
| 1987 | $19.53 | +7.1% | $57.32 |
| 1986 | $14.87 | −18.4% | $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 1995.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 1995 – Sep 29, 1995 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 1995 – Sep 29, 1995 | Sep 29, 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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