Oil Prices in July 2009: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$64.15
EIA monthly average
vs June 2009
−7.9%
$69.64
vs July 2008
−51.9%
$133.37
Brent average
$64.44
avg daily Brent − WTI +$0.28
WTI averaged $64.15 per barrel in July 2009, down $5.49 (7.9%) from June 2009. The average was 52% below the $133.37 of July 2008.
Daily spot prices, July 2009
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2009 | $69.26 | $70.08 |
| Jul 30, 2009 | $66.90 | $68.82 |
| Jul 29, 2009 | $63.42 | $65.79 |
| Jul 28, 2009 | $67.24 | $68.53 |
| Jul 27, 2009 | $68.34 | $69.78 |
| Jul 24, 2009 | $66.96 | $68.82 |
| Jul 23, 2009 | $66.10 | $68.06 |
| Jul 22, 2009 | $64.58 | $65.36 |
| Jul 21, 2009 | $64.81 | $65.93 |
| Jul 20, 2009 | $63.93 | $64.64 |
| Jul 17, 2009 | $63.56 | $63.54 |
| Jul 16, 2009 | $62.07 | $62.02 |
| Jul 15, 2009 | $61.49 | $61.25 |
| Jul 14, 2009 | $59.62 | $60.48 |
| Jul 13, 2009 | $59.69 | $58.25 |
| Jul 10, 2009 | $59.93 | $58.43 |
| Jul 9, 2009 | $60.36 | $59.17 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | $60.15 | $59.71 |
| Jul 7, 2009 | $62.88 | $61.54 |
| Jul 6, 2009 | $64.06 | $63.12 |
| Jul 2, 2009 | $66.68 | $65.74 |
| Jul 1, 2009 | $69.32 | $68.52 |
The month's range ran from $59.62 on Jul 14, 2009 to $69.32 on Jul 1, 2009; the last price was $69.26 on Jul 31, 2009. The largest one-day move was −$3.82 on Jul 29, 2009 (−5.7%).
Brent averaged $64.44, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 22 dates when both were published.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2009 average equals $100.37 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2009 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $64.15 | $64.44 |
| Change vs June 2009 | −$5.49 | −$4.17 |
| Change vs July 2008 | −$69.22 | −$68.28 |
| Highest daily price | $69.32 Jul 1, 2009 | $70.08 Jul 31, 2009 |
| Lowest daily price | $59.62 Jul 14, 2009 | $58.25 Jul 13, 2009 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $100.37 | $100.82 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2009.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2009 | Jul 31, 2009 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2009 | Jul 31, 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.
Download:2009 daily prices (CSV)