Oil Prices in October 2009: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $75.72 per barrel in October 2009, up $6.31 (9.1%) from September 2009. It was close to its level a year earlier ($76.61 in October 2008).
Daily spot prices, October 2009
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2009 | $77.04 | $74.91 |
| Oct 29, 2009 | $79.84 | $77.18 |
| Oct 28, 2009 | $77.39 | $75.11 |
| Oct 27, 2009 | $79.45 | $76.69 |
| Oct 26, 2009 | $78.61 | $76.45 |
| Oct 23, 2009 | $80.11 | $77.72 |
| Oct 22, 2009 | $80.82 | $78.36 |
| Oct 21, 2009 | $81.03 | $77.74 |
| Oct 20, 2009 | $78.87 | $76.51 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | $79.47 | $75.86 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | $78.54 | $74.58 |
| Oct 15, 2009 | $77.55 | $73.14 |
| Oct 14, 2009 | $75.20 | $72.16 |
| Oct 13, 2009 | $74.10 | $70.81 |
| Oct 12, 2009 | $73.24 | $70.75 |
| Oct 9, 2009 | $71.75 | $69.45 |
| Oct 8, 2009 | $71.69 | $68.47 |
| Oct 7, 2009 | $69.60 | $67.65 |
| Oct 6, 2009 | $70.71 | $68.51 |
| Oct 5, 2009 | $70.26 | $65.26 |
| Oct 2, 2009 | $69.80 | $66.50 |
| Oct 1, 2009 | $70.67 | $67.12 |
Prices dipped to $69.60 on Oct 7, 2009, then climbed to $81.03 on Oct 21, 2009 and ended at $77.04.
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $72.77 for the month, $2.95 under WTI across 22 matched dates.
It was the second-highest monthly average of 2009. Adjusted with CPI-U, the October 2009 average equals $118.02 in September 2026 dollars.
October 2009 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $75.72 | $72.77 |
| Change vs September 2009 | +$6.31 | +$5.12 |
| Change vs October 2008 | −$0.89 | +$1.19 |
| Highest daily price | $81.03 Oct 21, 2009 | $78.36 Oct 22, 2009 |
| Lowest daily price | $69.60 Oct 7, 2009 | $65.26 Oct 5, 2009 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $118.02 | $113.42 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for October 2009.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2009 – Oct 30, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2009 – Oct 30, 2009 | Oct 30, 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)