Oil Prices in August 2025: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$64.86
EIA monthly average
vs July 2025
−5.2%
$68.39
vs August 2024
−15.4%
$76.68
Brent average
$67.87
avg daily Brent − WTI +$3.02
WTI averaged $64.86 per barrel in August 2025, down $3.53 (5.2%) from July 2025. A year earlier, in August 2024, it averaged $76.68, so the price was lower by $11.82 (15.4%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, August 2025
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $64.36 | $67.83 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $64.96 | $68.61 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $64.49 | $67.75 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $63.60 | $66.89 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $65.18 | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $64.08 | $68.29 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $64.56 | $68.41 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $64.19 | $67.61 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $63.38 | $66.62 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $64.51 | $68.18 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $63.78 | $67.30 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $64.99 | $68.12 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $63.68 | $66.25 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $64.22 | $66.80 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $65.03 | $67.36 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $64.94 | $67.17 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $64.90 | $66.99 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $65.38 | $67.97 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $66.20 | $69.14 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $67.33 | $69.56 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $68.39 | $70.55 |
Prices fell over the month, from $68.39 on Aug 1, 2025 to $64.36 on Aug 29, 2025.
Brent averaged $67.87; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $3.02, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$2.09 to +$4.21.
August 2025 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $64.86 | $67.87 |
| Change vs July 2025 | −$3.53 | −$3.17 |
| Change vs August 2024 | −$11.82 | −$12.49 |
| Highest daily price | $68.39 Aug 1, 2025 | $70.55 Aug 1, 2025 |
| Lowest daily price | $63.38 Aug 19, 2025 | $66.25 Aug 13, 2025 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $67.46 | $70.59 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for August 2025.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| 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:2025 daily prices (CSV)