Oil Prices in September 2024: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $70.24 per barrel, September 2024's WTI average was the lowest monthly average in nominal terms since August 2021, down $6.44 (8.4%) from August 2024. A year earlier, in September 2023, it averaged $89.43, so the price was lower by $19.19 (21.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, September 2024
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | $68.75 | $72.35 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $68.72 | $71.63 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $68.28 | $73.06 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $70.42 | $75.40 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $72.34 | $75.29 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $71.33 | $74.95 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $72.72 | $75.96 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $72.86 | $75.93 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $71.87 | $74.52 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $72.16 | $74.55 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $71.10 | $73.96 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $69.59 | $73.68 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $69.89 | $73.81 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $68.25 | $70.31 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $66.73 | $70.34 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $69.65 | $72.37 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $68.58 | $72.82 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $70.09 | $74.47 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $70.11 | $74.67 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $71.28 | $76.46 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | — | $77.82 |
Prices dipped to $66.73 on Sep 10, 2024, then climbed to $72.86 on Sep 19, 2024 and ended at $68.75. The largest one-day move was −$3.24 on Sep 3, 2024 (−4.3%).
Brent averaged $74.02; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $3.59, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$2.06 to +$5.18.
September 2024 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $70.24 | $74.02 |
| Change vs August 2024 | −$6.44 | −$6.34 |
| Change vs September 2023 | −$19.19 | −$19.70 |
| Highest daily price | $72.86 Sep 19, 2024 | $77.82 Sep 2, 2024 |
| Lowest daily price | $66.73 Sep 10, 2024 | $70.31 Sep 11, 2024 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $75.06 | $79.10 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2024.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 3, 2024 – Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 2, 2024 – Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| 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:2024 daily prices (CSV)