Oil Prices in October 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $46.22 per barrel in October 2015, up $0.74 (1.6%) from September 2015. The average was 45% below the $84.40 of October 2014.
Daily spot prices, October 2015
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2015 | $46.60 | $48.00 |
| Oct 29, 2015 | $46.02 | $48.04 |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $45.93 | $47.60 |
| Oct 27, 2015 | $43.21 | $45.54 |
| Oct 26, 2015 | $43.19 | $46.57 |
| Oct 23, 2015 | $43.91 | $46.30 |
| Oct 22, 2015 | $44.90 | $46.59 |
| Oct 21, 2015 | $45.22 | $46.72 |
| Oct 20, 2015 | $45.84 | $46.93 |
| Oct 19, 2015 | $45.91 | $47.51 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | $47.30 | $48.96 |
| Oct 15, 2015 | $46.38 | $47.87 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | $46.63 | $48.25 |
| Oct 13, 2015 | $46.70 | $48.94 |
| Oct 12, 2015 | $47.09 | $50.95 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | $49.67 | $52.08 |
| Oct 8, 2015 | $49.46 | $52.13 |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $47.86 | $51.66 |
| Oct 6, 2015 | $48.53 | $51.34 |
| Oct 5, 2015 | $46.28 | $49.45 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | $45.54 | $46.55 |
| Oct 1, 2015 | $44.75 | $47.48 |
Prices peaked at $49.67 on Oct 9, 2015, then fell to $43.19 on Oct 26, 2015 and ended at $46.60. The largest one-day move was +$2.72 on Oct 28, 2015 (+6.3%).
Brent averaged $48.43; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $2.21, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$1.01 to +$3.86.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the October 2015 average equals $65.48 in September 2026 dollars.
October 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $46.22 | $48.43 |
| Change vs September 2015 | +$0.74 | +$0.81 |
| Change vs October 2014 | −$38.18 | −$39.00 |
| Highest daily price | $49.67 Oct 9, 2015 | $52.13 Oct 8, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $43.19 Oct 26, 2015 | $45.54 Oct 27, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $65.48 | $68.61 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for October 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 | Oct 1, 2015 – Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2015 – Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 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.
Download:2015 daily prices (CSV)