Oil Prices in February 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $95.31 per barrel in February 2013, little changed from January 2013 ($94.76). A year earlier, in February 2012, it averaged $102.20, so the price was lower by $6.89 (6.7%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, February 2013
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2013 | $92.03 | $112.20 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | $92.84 | $112.24 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | $92.63 | $112.96 |
| Feb 25, 2013 | $92.74 | $114.55 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | $93.12 | $113.74 |
| Feb 21, 2013 | $92.79 | $114.19 |
| Feb 20, 2013 | $94.92 | $116.23 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | $96.69 | $117.04 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | $95.95 | $117.40 |
| Feb 14, 2013 | $97.30 | $118.48 |
| Feb 13, 2013 | $97.03 | $118.43 |
| Feb 12, 2013 | $97.48 | $117.89 |
| Feb 11, 2013 | $97.01 | $118.29 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | $95.71 | $118.90 |
| Feb 7, 2013 | $95.84 | $117.17 |
| Feb 6, 2013 | $96.44 | $116.61 |
| Feb 5, 2013 | $96.68 | $117.03 |
| Feb 4, 2013 | $96.21 | $116.06 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | $97.46 | $115.55 |
Prices fell over the month, from $97.46 on Feb 1, 2013 to $92.03 on Feb 28, 2013, with declines on 12 of 19 trading days.
Brent averaged $116.05; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $20.74, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$18.09 to +$23.19.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2013 average equals $138.32 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $95.31 | $116.05 |
| Change vs January 2013 | +$0.55 | +$3.09 |
| Change vs February 2012 | −$6.89 | −$3.28 |
| Highest daily price | $97.48 Feb 12, 2013 | $118.90 Feb 8, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $92.03 Feb 28, 2013 | $112.20 Feb 28, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $138.32 | $168.42 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2013 – Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2013 – Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 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.
Download:2013 daily prices (CSV)