Oil Prices in July 2010: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$76.32
EIA monthly average
vs June 2010
+1.3%
$75.34
vs July 2009
+19.0%
$64.15
Brent average
$75.58
avg daily Brent − WTI −$0.74
WTI averaged $76.32 per barrel in July 2010, little changed from June 2010 ($75.34). A year earlier, in July 2009, it averaged $64.15, so the price was higher by $12.17 (19.0%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, July 2010
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2010 | $78.85 | $77.50 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | $78.30 | $78.60 |
| Jul 28, 2010 | $77.06 | $76.66 |
| Jul 27, 2010 | $77.46 | $75.52 |
| Jul 26, 2010 | $78.93 | $77.90 |
| Jul 23, 2010 | $78.68 | $77.27 |
| Jul 22, 2010 | $79.01 | $77.59 |
| Jul 21, 2010 | $76.27 | $75.75 |
| Jul 20, 2010 | $77.32 | $76.31 |
| Jul 19, 2010 | $76.53 | $76.29 |
| Jul 16, 2010 | $75.96 | $75.55 |
| Jul 15, 2010 | $76.67 | $75.52 |
| Jul 14, 2010 | $77.02 | $76.63 |
| Jul 13, 2010 | $77.16 | $76.45 |
| Jul 12, 2010 | $74.93 | $74.35 |
| Jul 9, 2010 | $76.08 | $75.20 |
| Jul 8, 2010 | $75.46 | $74.56 |
| Jul 7, 2010 | $74.05 | $72.97 |
| Jul 6, 2010 | $71.96 | $73.08 |
| Jul 2, 2010 | $72.06 | $71.75 |
| Jul 1, 2010 | $72.95 | $71.73 |
Prices rose over the month, from $72.95 on Jul 1, 2010 to $78.85 on Jul 30, 2010.
Brent averaged $75.58, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 21 dates when both were published.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the July 2010 average equals $117.95 in September 2026 dollars.
July 2010 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $76.32 | $75.58 |
| Change vs June 2010 | +$0.98 | +$0.82 |
| Change vs July 2009 | +$12.17 | +$11.14 |
| Highest daily price | $79.01 Jul 22, 2010 | $78.60 Jul 29, 2010 |
| Lowest daily price | $71.96 Jul 6, 2010 | $71.73 Jul 1, 2010 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $117.95 | $116.81 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for July 2010.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2010 – Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Jul 1, 2010 – Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 30, 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.
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