Oil Prices in August 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $106.57 per barrel, August 2013's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since April 2011, up $1.90 (1.8%) from July 2013. A year earlier, in August 2012, it averaged $94.13, so the price was higher by $12.44 (13.2%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, August 2013
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2013 | $107.98 | $115.97 |
| Aug 29, 2013 | $108.51 | $116.91 |
| Aug 28, 2013 | $110.17 | $116.27 |
| Aug 27, 2013 | $109.11 | $115.21 |
| Aug 26, 2013 | $105.88 | $112.23 |
| Aug 23, 2013 | $106.48 | $112.12 |
| Aug 22, 2013 | $104.93 | $110.51 |
| Aug 21, 2013 | $103.93 | $110.82 |
| Aug 20, 2013 | $104.90 | $110.74 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | $107.14 | $111.41 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | $107.58 | $111.82 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | $107.43 | $111.58 |
| Aug 14, 2013 | $106.89 | $110.26 |
| Aug 13, 2013 | $106.78 | $110.69 |
| Aug 12, 2013 | $106.19 | $109.28 |
| Aug 9, 2013 | $106.04 | $108.49 |
| Aug 8, 2013 | $103.45 | $107.32 |
| Aug 7, 2013 | $104.41 | $108.39 |
| Aug 6, 2013 | $105.32 | $108.77 |
| Aug 5, 2013 | $106.61 | $109.81 |
| Aug 2, 2013 | $106.94 | $109.63 |
| Aug 1, 2013 | $107.93 | $109.94 |
Prices dipped to $103.45 on Aug 8, 2013, then climbed to $110.17 on Aug 28, 2013 and ended at $107.98. The largest one-day move was +$3.23 on Aug 27, 2013 (+3.1%).
Brent averaged $111.28; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $4.71, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$2.01 to +$8.40.
It was the highest monthly average of 2013. Adjusted with CPI-U, the August 2013 average equals $153.53 in September 2026 dollars.
August 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $106.57 | $111.28 |
| Change vs July 2013 | +$1.90 | +$3.35 |
| Change vs August 2012 | +$12.44 | −$2.08 |
| Highest daily price | $110.17 Aug 28, 2013 | $116.91 Aug 29, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $103.45 Aug 8, 2013 | $107.32 Aug 8, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $153.53 | $160.32 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for August 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 1, 2013 – Aug 30, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 1, 2013 – Aug 30, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 |
| 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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