WTI Crude Oil
WTI Crude Oil Spot Price — Historical Chart
$81.96/bbl
▲ 19.84% YoYAug 2026
All-Time High
$145.31/bbl
All-Time Low
-$36.98/bbl
Data Since
1986
Source: FRED / Federal ReserveShaded = NBER recessions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil spot price in USD per barrel. WTI is the primary benchmark for US crude oil pricing and a key driver of inflation, transportation costs, and corporate earnings.