Oil Prices in April 2005: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$52.98
EIA monthly average
vs March 2005
−2.2%
$54.19
vs April 2004
+44.2%
$36.75
Brent average
$51.88
avg daily Brent − WTI −$1.10
WTI averaged $52.98 per barrel in April 2005, down $1.21 (2.2%) from March 2005. The average was 44% above the $36.75 of April 2004.
Daily spot prices, April 2005
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2005 | $49.20 | $50.61 |
| Apr 28, 2005 | $51.92 | $50.74 |
| Apr 27, 2005 | $51.37 | $51.29 |
| Apr 26, 2005 | $54.33 | $52.47 |
| Apr 25, 2005 | $53.16 | $53.10 |
| Apr 22, 2005 | $54.16 | $53.51 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | $52.49 | $51.73 |
| Apr 20, 2005 | $52.45 | $51.53 |
| Apr 19, 2005 | $52.33 | $50.79 |
| Apr 18, 2005 | $50.52 | $48.58 |
| Apr 15, 2005 | $50.61 | $49.52 |
| Apr 14, 2005 | $51.11 | $50.21 |
| Apr 13, 2005 | $50.21 | $49.67 |
| Apr 12, 2005 | $51.54 | $51.53 |
| Apr 11, 2005 | $53.71 | $51.21 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | $53.46 | $51.83 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | $54.16 | $52.57 |
| Apr 6, 2005 | $55.88 | $54.08 |
| Apr 5, 2005 | $55.83 | $54.53 |
| Apr 4, 2005 | $56.86 | $55.92 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | $57.26 | $54.14 |
Prices fell over the month, from $57.26 on Apr 1, 2005 to $49.20 on Apr 29, 2005. The largest one-day move was −$2.96 on Apr 27, 2005 (−5.4%).
Brent traded below WTI on average this month: $51.88 for the month, $1.10 under WTI across 21 matched dates.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2005 average equals $91.73 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2005 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $52.98 | $51.88 |
| Change vs March 2005 | −$1.21 | −$1.22 |
| Change vs April 2004 | +$16.23 | +$18.29 |
| Highest daily price | $57.26 Apr 1, 2005 | $55.92 Apr 4, 2005 |
| Lowest daily price | $49.20 Apr 29, 2005 | $48.58 Apr 18, 2005 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $91.73 | $89.83 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2005.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2005 – Apr 29, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2005 – Apr 29, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| 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.
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