Oil Prices in May 2000: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$28.79
EIA monthly average
vs April 2000
+11.9%
$25.72
vs May 1999
+62.5%
$17.72
Brent average
$27.74
avg daily Brent − WTI −$1.19
WTI jumped in May 2000: the monthly average rose to $28.79, up $3.07 (11.9%) from April 2000. The average was 62% above the $17.72 of May 1999.
Daily spot prices, May 2000
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2000 | $29.03 | $29.64 |
| May 30, 2000 | $30.36 | $29.89 |
| May 26, 2000 | $29.76 | $30.09 |
| May 25, 2000 | $30.43 | $29.62 |
| May 24, 2000 | $29.89 | $28.97 |
| May 23, 2000 | $28.61 | $28.12 |
| May 22, 2000 | $28.62 | $28.45 |
| May 19, 2000 | $30.02 | $29.01 |
| May 18, 2000 | $30.28 | $28.90 |
| May 17, 2000 | $29.38 | $28.40 |
| May 16, 2000 | $29.76 | $28.78 |
| May 15, 2000 | $29.95 | $28.26 |
| May 12, 2000 | $29.64 | $27.98 |
| May 11, 2000 | $29.25 | $27.22 |
| May 10, 2000 | $28.10 | $26.59 |
| May 9, 2000 | $28.46 | $26.69 |
| May 8, 2000 | $28.05 | $26.03 |
| May 5, 2000 | $27.37 | $24.93 |
| May 4, 2000 | $27.08 | $25.06 |
| May 3, 2000 | $26.60 | $25.13 |
| May 2, 2000 | $26.86 | $24.73 |
| May 1, 2000 | $25.84 | — |
Prices rose over the month, from $25.84 on May 1, 2000 to $29.03 on May 31, 2000. The largest one-day move was −$1.40 on May 22, 2000 (−4.7%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $27.74 for the month, $1.19 under WTI across 21 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the May 2000 average equals $56.56 in September 2026 dollars.
May 2000 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $28.79 | $27.74 |
| Change vs April 2000 | +$3.07 | +$4.98 |
| Change vs May 1999 | +$11.07 | +$12.51 |
| Highest daily price | $30.43 May 25, 2000 | $30.09 May 26, 2000 |
| Lowest daily price | $25.84 May 1, 2000 | $24.73 May 2, 2000 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $56.56 | $54.50 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for May 2000.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | May 1, 2000 – May 31, 2000 | May 31, 2000 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | May 2, 2000 – May 31, 2000 | May 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.
Download:2000 daily prices (CSV)