Economy · Oil and natural gas
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | $18.55 | $17.60 |
| 1988 | $14.89 | $16.23 |
| 1989 | $18.21 | $21.05 |
| 1990 | $23.78 | $28.35 |
| 1991 | $20.03 | $17.75 |
| 1992 | $19.31 | $17.85 |
| 1993 | $17.22 | $13.18 |
| 1994 | $15.82 | $15.65 |
| 1995 | $17.04 | $18.65 |
| 1996 | $20.87 | $23.90 |
| 1997 | $19.24 | $16.01 |
| 1998 | $12.73 | $10.54 |
Source: FRED DCOILBRENTEU (Crude Oil Prices: Brent - Europe). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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