Oil Prices in June 2002: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$25.52
EIA monthly average
vs May 2002
−5.6%
$27.04
vs June 2001
−7.5%
$27.60
Brent average
$24.08
avg daily Brent − WTI −$1.47
WTI averaged $25.52 per barrel in June 2002, down $1.52 (5.6%) from May 2002. A year earlier, in June 2001, it averaged $27.60, so the price was lower by $2.08 (7.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, June 2002
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2002 | $26.79 | $25.33 |
| Jun 27, 2002 | $26.77 | $25.39 |
| Jun 26, 2002 | $26.67 | $24.75 |
| Jun 25, 2002 | $26.06 | $25.32 |
| Jun 24, 2002 | $26.31 | $24.99 |
| Jun 21, 2002 | $25.51 | $24.14 |
| Jun 20, 2002 | $25.62 | $24.42 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | $25.57 | $24.85 |
| Jun 18, 2002 | $25.36 | $24.64 |
| Jun 17, 2002 | $25.98 | $24.69 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | $25.90 | $23.97 |
| Jun 13, 2002 | $25.54 | $23.72 |
| Jun 12, 2002 | $24.79 | $23.09 |
| Jun 11, 2002 | $24.21 | $22.37 |
| Jun 10, 2002 | $24.24 | $22.83 |
| Jun 7, 2002 | $24.72 | $22.99 |
| Jun 6, 2002 | $24.89 | $22.79 |
| Jun 5, 2002 | $25.02 | $23.19 |
| Jun 4, 2002 | $25.32 | — |
| Jun 3, 2002 | $25.10 | — |
Prices rose over the month, from $25.10 on Jun 3, 2002 to $26.79 on Jun 28, 2002.
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $24.08 for the month, $1.47 under WTI across 18 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the June 2002 average equals $47.80 in September 2026 dollars.
June 2002 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $25.52 | $24.08 |
| Change vs May 2002 | −$1.52 | −$1.27 |
| Change vs June 2001 | −$2.08 | −$3.77 |
| Highest daily price | $26.79 Jun 28, 2002 | $25.39 Jun 27, 2002 |
| Lowest daily price | $24.21 Jun 11, 2002 | $22.37 Jun 11, 2002 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 18 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $47.80 | $45.10 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for June 2002.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 3, 2002 – Jun 28, 2002 | Jun 28, 2002 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jun 5, 2002 – Jun 28, 2002 | Jun 28, 2002 |
| 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:2002 daily prices (CSV)