Oil Prices in March 2019: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $58.15 per barrel in March 2019, up $3.20 (5.8%) from February 2019. A year earlier, in March 2018, it averaged $62.73, so the price was lower by $4.58 (7.3%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, March 2019
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2019 | $60.19 | $67.93 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $59.29 | $66.08 |
| Mar 27, 2019 | $59.39 | $67.35 |
| Mar 26, 2019 | $59.87 | $67.51 |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $58.71 | $67.37 |
| Mar 22, 2019 | $58.87 | $66.29 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $59.98 | $68.30 |
| Mar 20, 2019 | $60.12 | $68.35 |
| Mar 19, 2019 | $59.12 | $67.13 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | $59.09 | $66.65 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $58.51 | $66.11 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $58.59 | $66.18 |
| Mar 13, 2019 | $58.27 | $65.89 |
| Mar 12, 2019 | $56.89 | $65.33 |
| Mar 11, 2019 | $56.79 | $65.06 |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $55.77 | $65.66 |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $56.60 | $64.82 |
| Mar 6, 2019 | $56.22 | $64.51 |
| Mar 5, 2019 | $56.55 | $64.24 |
| Mar 4, 2019 | $56.60 | $64.44 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | $55.76 | $63.71 |
Prices rose over the month, from $55.76 on Mar 1, 2019 to $60.19 on Mar 29, 2019.
Brent averaged $66.14; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $7.99, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$6.79 to +$9.89.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the March 2019 average equals $77.08 in September 2026 dollars.
March 2019 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $58.15 | $66.14 |
| Change vs February 2019 | +$3.20 | +$2.18 |
| Change vs March 2018 | −$4.58 | +$0.12 |
| Highest daily price | $60.19 Mar 29, 2019 | $68.35 Mar 20, 2019 |
| Lowest daily price | $55.76 Mar 1, 2019 | $63.71 Mar 1, 2019 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $77.08 | $87.67 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for March 2019.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 1, 2019 – Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 1, 2019 – Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| 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:2019 daily prices (CSV)