Oil Prices in February 2010: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $76.39 per barrel in February 2010, down $1.94 (2.5%) from January 2010. The average was 95% above the $39.09 of February 2009.
Daily spot prices, February 2010
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2010 | $79.72 | $76.36 |
| Feb 25, 2010 | $77.99 | $74.38 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | $79.75 | $77.00 |
| Feb 23, 2010 | $78.61 | $76.44 |
| Feb 22, 2010 | $80.04 | $76.95 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | $79.77 | $76.88 |
| Feb 18, 2010 | $78.97 | $76.61 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | $77.27 | $74.89 |
| Feb 16, 2010 | $76.98 | $74.82 |
| Feb 12, 2010 | $74.11 | $71.49 |
| Feb 11, 2010 | $75.23 | $72.35 |
| Feb 10, 2010 | $74.48 | $70.40 |
| Feb 9, 2010 | $73.71 | $70.40 |
| Feb 8, 2010 | $71.87 | $69.62 |
| Feb 5, 2010 | $71.15 | $70.11 |
| Feb 4, 2010 | $73.13 | $71.30 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | $76.96 | $75.77 |
| Feb 2, 2010 | $77.21 | $73.94 |
| Feb 1, 2010 | $74.41 | $71.58 |
Prices rose over the month, from $74.41 on Feb 1, 2010 to $79.72 on Feb 26, 2010, with gains on 13 of 19 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$3.83 on Feb 4, 2010 (−5.0%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $73.75 for the month, $2.64 under WTI across 19 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2010 average equals $118.75 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2010 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $76.39 | $73.75 |
| Change vs January 2010 | −$1.94 | −$2.42 |
| Change vs February 2009 | +$37.30 | +$30.43 |
| Highest daily price | $80.04 Feb 22, 2010 | $77.00 Feb 24, 2010 |
| Lowest daily price | $71.15 Feb 5, 2010 | $69.62 Feb 8, 2010 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $118.75 | $114.65 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2010.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2010 – Feb 26, 2010 | Feb 26, 2010 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2010 – Feb 26, 2010 | Feb 26, 2010 |
| 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:2010 daily prices (CSV)