Oil Prices in September 2010: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $75.24 per barrel in September 2010, down $1.36 (1.8%) from August 2010. A year earlier, in September 2009, it averaged $69.41, so the price was higher by $5.83 (8.4%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 2010
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2010 | $79.95 | $80.77 |
| Sep 29, 2010 | $77.85 | $78.79 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $76.15 | $79.14 |
| Sep 27, 2010 | $76.51 | $77.71 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $74.63 | $78.73 |
| Sep 23, 2010 | $73.40 | $77.69 |
| Sep 22, 2010 | $72.98 | $77.29 |
| Sep 21, 2010 | $72.96 | $78.76 |
| Sep 20, 2010 | $74.81 | $79.42 |
| Sep 17, 2010 | $73.63 | $77.43 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | $74.58 | $78.89 |
| Sep 15, 2010 | $75.92 | $78.46 |
| Sep 14, 2010 | $76.78 | $78.89 |
| Sep 13, 2010 | $77.17 | $78.52 |
| Sep 10, 2010 | $76.40 | $77.54 |
| Sep 9, 2010 | $74.25 | $77.87 |
| Sep 8, 2010 | $74.65 | $77.48 |
| Sep 7, 2010 | $73.98 | $75.78 |
| Sep 3, 2010 | $74.52 | $75.03 |
| Sep 2, 2010 | $74.99 | $74.93 |
| Sep 1, 2010 | $73.97 | $75.53 |
Prices rose over the month, from $73.97 on Sep 1, 2010 to $79.95 on Sep 30, 2010.
Brent averaged $77.84; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $2.60, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$0.06 to +$5.80.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2010. Adjusted with CPI-U, the September 2010 average equals $116.06 in September 2026 dollars.
September 2010 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $75.24 | $77.84 |
| Change vs August 2010 | −$1.36 | +$0.80 |
| Change vs September 2009 | +$5.83 | +$10.19 |
| Highest daily price | $79.95 Sep 30, 2010 | $80.77 Sep 30, 2010 |
| Lowest daily price | $72.96 Sep 21, 2010 | $74.93 Sep 2, 2010 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $116.06 | $120.07 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2010.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2010 | Sep 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.
Download:2010 daily prices (CSV)