Oil Prices in March 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $47.82 per barrel in March 2015, down $2.76 (5.5%) from February 2015. The average was 53% below the $100.80 of March 2014.
Daily spot prices, March 2015
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2015 | $47.72 | $53.69 |
| Mar 30, 2015 | $48.66 | $53.99 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $48.83 | $56.44 |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $51.41 | $57.02 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $48.75 | $54.18 |
| Mar 24, 2015 | $47.03 | $53.61 |
| Mar 23, 2015 | $47.40 | $53.82 |
| Mar 20, 2015 | $46.00 | $53.88 |
| Mar 19, 2015 | $44.02 | $52.96 |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $44.63 | $52.59 |
| Mar 17, 2015 | $43.39 | $52.17 |
| Mar 16, 2015 | $43.93 | $52.00 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | $44.88 | $54.80 |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $47.12 | $56.66 |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $48.06 | $56.46 |
| Mar 10, 2015 | $48.42 | $55.95 |
| Mar 9, 2015 | $49.95 | $58.67 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $49.61 | $59.15 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | $50.76 | $60.33 |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $51.53 | $59.18 |
| Mar 3, 2015 | $50.43 | $61.18 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | $49.59 | $60.75 |
Prices peaked at $51.53 on Mar 4, 2015, then fell to $43.39 on Mar 17, 2015 and ended at $47.72. The largest one-day move was +$2.66 on Mar 26, 2015 (+5.5%).
Brent averaged $55.89; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $8.06, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$5.33 to +$11.16.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the March 2015 average equals $68.24 in September 2026 dollars.
March 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $47.82 | $55.89 |
| Change vs February 2015 | −$2.76 | −$2.21 |
| Change vs March 2014 | −$52.98 | −$51.59 |
| Highest daily price | $51.53 Mar 4, 2015 | $61.18 Mar 3, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $43.39 Mar 17, 2015 | $52.00 Mar 16, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $68.24 | $79.75 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for March 2015.
Part of the price episode: 2014–16 price decline
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 2, 2015 – Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 2, 2015 – Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| 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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