Oil Prices in October 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $102.07 per barrel in October 2026, up $4.76 (4.9%) from September 2026. The average was 68% above the $60.89 of October 2025.
Daily spot prices, October 2026
Chart data table (22 rows; WTI on 22, Brent on 22)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $107.56 | $120.15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $105.51 | $115.28 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $106.25 | $119.20 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $103.37 | $123.10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $105.25 | $128.12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $109.72 | $128.30 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $104.27 | $125.39 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $103.95 | $117.37 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $107.89 | $115.22 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $110.01 | $118.82 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $108.21 | $119.33 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $104.71 | $126.35 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $96.34 | $126.55 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $95.39 | $125.78 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $94.99 | $129.95 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $98.73 | $130.03 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $98.26 | $130.18 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $95.02 | $126.00 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $96.24 | $125.44 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $96.13 | $125.51 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $97.89 | $135.51 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $99.77 | $114.82 |
Prices rose over the month, from $99.77 on Oct 1, 2026 to $107.56 on Oct 30, 2026. The largest one-day move was +$8.37 on Oct 15, 2026 (+8.7%).
Brent averaged $123.93; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $21.86, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$7.33 to +$37.62.
Among the 41 October averages EIA has published, 2026's ranks the highest. Within 2026 it ranks 2nd highest of the 10 monthly averages published so far. The high was $110.01 on Oct 19, 2026 and the low $94.99 on Oct 12, 2026. WTI moved 5% or more from the previous published price on 2 days. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $102.07 and the high of $110.01 equals $110.01.
October 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $102.07 | $123.93 |
| Change vs September 2026 | +$4.76 | +$9.77 |
| Change vs October 2025 | +$41.18 | +$59.39 |
| Highest daily price | $110.01 Oct 19, 2026 | $135.51 Oct 2, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $94.99 Oct 12, 2026 | $114.82 Oct 1, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $102.07 | $123.93 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for October 2026.
October in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs October 2026 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102.07 | — | $102.07 |
| 2025 | $60.89 | −40.3% | — |
| 2024 | $71.99 | −29.5% | $76.97 |
| 2023 | $85.64 | −16.1% | $93.95 |
| 2022 | $87.55 | −14.2% | $99.15 |
| 2021 | $81.48 | −20.2% | $99.43 |
| 2020 | $39.40 | −61.4% | $51.07 |
| 2019 | $53.96 | −47.1% | $70.77 |
| 2018 | $70.75 | −30.7% | $94.43 |
| 2017 | $51.58 | −49.5% | $70.58 |
| 2016 | $49.78 | −51.2% | $69.50 |
| 2015 | $46.22 | −54.7% | $65.59 |
| 2014 | $84.40 | −17.3% | $119.97 |
| 2013 | $100.54 | −1.5% | $145.30 |
| 2012 | $89.49 | −12.3% | $130.57 |
| 2011 | $86.32 | −15.4% | $128.67 |
| 2010 | $81.89 | −19.8% | $126.37 |
| 2009 | $75.72 | −25.8% | $118.22 |
| 2008 | $76.61 | −24.9% | $119.39 |
| 2007 | $85.80 | −15.9% | $138.60 |
| 2006 | $58.89 | −42.3% | $98.49 |
| 2005 | $62.26 | −39.0% | $105.49 |
| 2004 | $53.28 | −47.8% | $94.20 |
| 2003 | $30.34 | −70.3% | $55.35 |
| 2002 | $28.84 | −71.7% | $53.69 |
| 2001 | $22.17 | −78.3% | $42.11 |
| 2000 | $33.11 | −67.6% | $64.22 |
| 1999 | $22.69 | −77.8% | $45.53 |
| 1998 | $14.46 | −85.8% | $29.76 |
| 1997 | $21.33 | −79.1% | $44.55 |
| 1996 | $24.88 | −75.6% | $53.05 |
| 1995 | $17.43 | −82.9% | $38.27 |
| 1994 | $17.72 | −82.6% | $40.00 |
| 1993 | $18.15 | −82.2% | $42.04 |
| 1992 | $21.69 | −78.7% | $51.63 |
| 1991 | $23.23 | −77.2% | $57.06 |
| 1990 | $36.04 | −64.7% | $91.12 |
| 1989 | $20.10 | −80.3% | $54.01 |
| 1988 | $13.77 | −86.5% | $38.66 |
| 1987 | $19.86 | −80.5% | $58.14 |
| 1986 | $14.90 | −85.4% | $45.59 |
“—” in the real column means BLS has published no CPI-U for that month. The comparison column shows how far that year's average was from October 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | October 2026 |
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026, 7:01 PM CST. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
Download:2026 daily prices (CSV)