Oil Prices in July 2000: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $29.70 per barrel in July 2000, down $2.12 (6.7%) from June 2000. The average was 48% above the $20.10 of July 1999.
Daily spot prices, July 2000
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2000 | $27.50 | $25.30 |
| Jul 28, 2000 | $28.22 | $25.96 |
| Jul 27, 2000 | $28.21 | $25.60 |
| Jul 26, 2000 | $27.81 | $25.92 |
| Jul 25, 2000 | $27.89 | $25.78 |
| Jul 24, 2000 | $27.97 | $26.84 |
| Jul 21, 2000 | $28.56 | $26.68 |
| Jul 20, 2000 | $30.94 | $27.85 |
| Jul 19, 2000 | $31.10 | $28.33 |
| Jul 18, 2000 | $31.94 | $28.46 |
| Jul 17, 2000 | $30.71 | $28.44 |
| Jul 14, 2000 | $31.31 | $30.82 |
| Jul 13, 2000 | $31.41 | $31.15 |
| Jul 12, 2000 | $30.34 | $30.27 |
| Jul 11, 2000 | $29.61 | $29.83 |
| Jul 10, 2000 | $29.51 | $30.58 |
| Jul 7, 2000 | $30.26 | $30.62 |
| Jul 6, 2000 | $30.19 | $30.67 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | $30.76 | $30.35 |
| Jul 4, 2000 | — | $30.73 |
| Jul 3, 2000 | — | $32.15 |
Prices fell over the month, from $30.76 on Jul 5, 2000 to $27.50 on Jul 31, 2000, with declines on 12 of 19 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$2.38 on Jul 21, 2000 (−7.7%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $28.68 for the month, $1.30 under WTI across 19 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2000 average equals $57.91 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2000 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $29.70 | $28.68 |
| Change vs June 2000 | −$2.12 | −$1.12 |
| Change vs July 1999 | +$9.60 | +$9.60 |
| Highest daily price | $31.94 Jul 18, 2000 | $32.15 Jul 3, 2000 |
| Lowest daily price | $27.50 Jul 31, 2000 | $25.30 Jul 31, 2000 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $57.91 | $55.92 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2000.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 5, 2000 – Jul 31, 2000 | Jul 31, 2000 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 3, 2000 – Jul 31, 2000 | Jul 31, 2000 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | September 2026 |
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 5:27 PM CDT. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
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