Oil Prices in February 2017: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $53.47 per barrel, February 2017's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since June 2015, up $0.97 (1.8%) from January 2017. The average was 76% above the $30.32 of February 2016.
Daily spot prices, February 2017
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2017 | $54.00 | $53.36 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $54.04 | $54.65 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $53.99 | $54.69 |
| Feb 23, 2017 | $54.48 | $55.82 |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $53.61 | $54.90 |
| Feb 21, 2017 | $54.02 | $56.34 |
| Feb 20, 2017 | — | $55.25 |
| Feb 17, 2017 | $53.41 | $54.48 |
| Feb 16, 2017 | $53.41 | $54.16 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $53.11 | $54.57 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | $53.21 | $54.96 |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $52.96 | $54.15 |
| Feb 10, 2017 | $53.84 | $55.20 |
| Feb 9, 2017 | $52.99 | $53.98 |
| Feb 8, 2017 | $52.37 | $54.42 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | $52.19 | $53.79 |
| Feb 6, 2017 | $53.01 | $55.02 |
| Feb 3, 2017 | $53.81 | $55.92 |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $53.55 | $55.94 |
| Feb 1, 2017 | $53.90 | $55.79 |
Daily prices stayed in a narrow $2.29 band, from $52.19 (Feb 7, 2017) to $54.48 (Feb 23, 2017).
Brent averaged $54.87; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $1.38, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$0.64 to +$2.39.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the February 2017 average equals $73.96 in September 2026 dollars.
February 2017 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $53.47 | $54.87 |
| Change vs January 2017 | +$0.97 | +$0.29 |
| Change vs February 2016 | +$23.15 | +$22.69 |
| Highest daily price | $54.48 Feb 23, 2017 | $56.34 Feb 21, 2017 |
| Lowest daily price | $52.19 Feb 7, 2017 | $53.36 Feb 28, 2017 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $73.96 | $75.89 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for February 2017.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2017 – Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Feb 1, 2017 – Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| 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:2017 daily prices (CSV)