Oil Prices in September 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$97.31
EIA monthly average
vs August 2026
+16.0%
$83.90
vs September 2025
+52.1%
$63.96
Brent average
$114.16
avg daily Brent − WTI +$17.06
WTI jumped in September 2026: the monthly average rose to $97.31, up $13.41 (16.0%) from August 2026. The average was 52% above the $63.96 of September 2025.
Daily spot prices, September 2026
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $97.18 | $115.91 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $96.16 | $113.96 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $99.37 | $119.97 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $85.23 | $116.01 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $95.88 | $120.92 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $93.38 | $117.45 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $96.41 | $114.89 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $96.97 | $116.15 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $101.44 | $119.66 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $103.21 | $121.18 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $103.62 | $127.84 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $107.02 | $130.80 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $102.42 | $121.25 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $101.27 | $118.06 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $103.57 | $120.98 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $97.26 | $109.51 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $94.21 | $106.12 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $92.69 | $104.47 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $92.69 | $102.24 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $92.55 | $100.52 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $92.15 | $97.59 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $91.48 | $96.02 |
Prices peaked at $107.02 on Sep 15, 2026, then fell to $85.23 on Sep 25, 2026 and ended at $97.18. The largest one-day move was +$14.14 on Sep 28, 2026 (+16.6%).
Brent averaged $114.16; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $17.06, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$4.54 to +$30.78.
September 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $97.31 | $114.16 |
| Change vs August 2026 | +$13.41 | +$23.08 |
| Change vs September 2025 | +$33.35 | +$46.17 |
| Highest daily price | $107.02 Sep 15, 2026 | $130.80 Sep 15, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $85.23 Sep 25, 2026 | $96.02 Sep 1, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $97.31 | $114.16 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for September 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 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.
Download:2026 daily prices (CSV)