Oil Prices in February 2009: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $39.09 per barrel, February 2009's WTI average was the lowest monthly average in nominal terms since June 2004, down $2.62 (6.3%) from January 2009. The average was 59% below the $95.39 of February 2008.
Daily spot prices, February 2009
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2009 | $44.15 | $44.41 |
| Feb 26, 2009 | $43.18 | $45.15 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | $41.64 | $42.37 |
| Feb 24, 2009 | $38.86 | $40.18 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | $37.66 | $41.27 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | $39.35 | $42.19 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | $39.60 | $42.36 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | $34.67 | $39.41 |
| Feb 17, 2009 | $34.96 | $39.69 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | $37.63 | $43.36 |
| Feb 12, 2009 | $34.03 | $47.23 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | $35.93 | $44.24 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | $37.54 | $45.88 |
| Feb 9, 2009 | $39.58 | $47.23 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | $40.24 | $44.49 |
| Feb 5, 2009 | $41.15 | $43.92 |
| Feb 4, 2009 | $40.27 | $43.68 |
| Feb 3, 2009 | $40.87 | $43.15 |
| Feb 2, 2009 | $41.35 | $42.96 |
Prices rose over the month, from $41.35 on Feb 2, 2009 to $44.15 on Feb 27, 2009. The largest one-day move was +$4.93 on Feb 19, 2009 (+14.2%).
Brent averaged $43.32; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $4.24, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$0.26 to +$13.20.
It was the lowest monthly average of 2009. Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2009 average equals $62.07 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2009 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $39.09 | $43.32 |
| Change vs January 2009 | −$2.62 | −$0.12 |
| Change vs February 2008 | −$56.30 | −$51.67 |
| Highest daily price | $44.15 Feb 27, 2009 | $47.23 Feb 9, 2009 |
| Lowest daily price | $34.03 Feb 12, 2009 | $39.41 Feb 18, 2009 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $62.07 | $68.79 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2009.
Part of the price episode: 2008 spike and crash
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 2, 2009 – Feb 27, 2009 | Feb 27, 2009 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 2, 2009 – Feb 27, 2009 | Feb 27, 2009 |
| 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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