Oil Prices in April 2000: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI dropped in April 2000: the monthly average fell to $25.72, down $4.12 (13.8%) from March 2000. The average was 49% above the $17.31 of April 1999.
Daily spot prices, April 2000
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2000 | $25.71 | $23.79 |
| Apr 27, 2000 | $25.53 | $23.07 |
| Apr 26, 2000 | $24.69 | $22.90 |
| Apr 25, 2000 | $26.41 | $23.36 |
| Apr 24, 2000 | $27.41 | — |
| Apr 20, 2000 | $27.29 | $23.57 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | $27.38 | $23.50 |
| Apr 18, 2000 | $25.92 | $22.67 |
| Apr 17, 2000 | $26.06 | $22.20 |
| Apr 14, 2000 | $25.48 | $22.13 |
| Apr 13, 2000 | $25.29 | $22.65 |
| Apr 12, 2000 | $25.49 | $21.40 |
| Apr 11, 2000 | $24.17 | $21.05 |
| Apr 10, 2000 | $23.91 | $21.08 |
| Apr 7, 2000 | $24.97 | $22.63 |
| Apr 6, 2000 | $25.51 | $22.90 |
| Apr 5, 2000 | $25.76 | $22.98 |
| Apr 4, 2000 | $25.46 | $23.26 |
| Apr 3, 2000 | $26.28 | $24.62 |
Prices dipped to $23.91 on Apr 10, 2000, then climbed to $27.41 on Apr 24, 2000 and ended at $25.71. The largest one-day move was −$1.72 on Apr 26, 2000 (−6.5%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $22.76 for the month, $2.86 under WTI across 18 matched dates.
It was the lowest monthly average of 2000. Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2000 average equals $50.59 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2000 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $25.72 | $22.76 |
| Change vs March 2000 | −$4.12 | −$4.73 |
| Change vs April 1999 | +$8.41 | +$7.47 |
| Highest daily price | $27.41 Apr 24, 2000 | $24.62 Apr 3, 2000 |
| Lowest daily price | $23.91 Apr 10, 2000 | $21.05 Apr 11, 2000 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 18 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $50.59 | $44.77 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2000.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2000 – Apr 28, 2000 | Apr 28, 2000 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2000 – Apr 28, 2000 | Apr 28, 2000 |
| 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:2000 daily prices (CSV)