Oil Prices in March 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI jumped in March 2026: the monthly average rose to $91.38, up $26.87 (41.7%) from February 2026, the highest monthly average in nominal terms since August 2022. The average was 34% above the $68.24 of March 2025.
Daily spot prices, March 2026
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $102.86 | $126.69 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $104.69 | $121.88 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $101.26 | $121.47 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $96.18 | $113.39 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $91.51 | $109.14 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $93.18 | $108.42 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $89.33 | $103.79 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $98.71 | $118.42 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $96.11 | $111.05 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $96.12 | $118.09 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $96.01 | $108.39 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $93.39 | $101.04 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $98.48 | $103.23 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $95.61 | $102.38 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $86.80 | $90.98 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $83.71 | $89.84 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $94.65 | $94.35 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $90.77 | $95.74 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $80.88 | $88.59 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $74.58 | $81.56 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $74.48 | $83.28 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $71.13 | $77.24 |
Prices rose over the month, from $71.13 on Mar 2, 2026 to $102.86 on Mar 31, 2026, with gains on 16 of 22 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$10.94 on Mar 10, 2026 (−11.6%).
Brent averaged $103.13; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $11.75, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from −$0.30 to +$23.83.
March 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $91.38 | $103.13 |
| Change vs February 2026 | +$26.87 | +$32.24 |
| Change vs March 2025 | +$23.14 | +$30.40 |
| Highest daily price | $104.69 Mar 30, 2026 | $126.69 Mar 31, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $71.13 Mar 2, 2026 | $77.24 Mar 2, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $93.24 | $105.23 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for March 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 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.
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