Oil Prices in April 2006: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI jumped in April 2006: the monthly average rose to $69.44, up $6.75 (10.8%) from March 2006, the highest monthly average in nominal terms since EIA's records began in 1986. The average was 31% above the $52.98 of April 2005.
Daily spot prices, April 2006
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2006 | $71.80 | $72.15 |
| Apr 27, 2006 | $70.76 | $71.79 |
| Apr 26, 2006 | $71.71 | $73.46 |
| Apr 25, 2006 | $67.43 | $72.86 |
| Apr 24, 2006 | $70.19 | $73.96 |
| Apr 21, 2006 | $73.73 | $73.94 |
| Apr 20, 2006 | $71.96 | $72.57 |
| Apr 19, 2006 | $72.07 | $72.69 |
| Apr 18, 2006 | $71.28 | $70.97 |
| Apr 17, 2006 | $70.30 | — |
| Apr 13, 2006 | $69.53 | $69.39 |
| Apr 12, 2006 | $68.53 | $69.54 |
| Apr 11, 2006 | $69.03 | $68.52 |
| Apr 10, 2006 | $68.29 | $68.20 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | $67.02 | $67.11 |
| Apr 6, 2006 | $67.22 | $67.58 |
| Apr 5, 2006 | $66.76 | $66.74 |
| Apr 4, 2006 | $65.75 | $65.93 |
| Apr 3, 2006 | $66.07 | $67.28 |
Prices rose over the month, from $66.07 on Apr 3, 2006 to $71.80 on Apr 28, 2006. The largest one-day move was +$4.28 on Apr 26, 2006 (+6.3%).
Brent averaged $70.26, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 18 dates when both were published.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2006 average equals $116.11 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2006 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $69.44 | $70.26 |
| Change vs March 2006 | +$6.75 | +$8.20 |
| Change vs April 2005 | +$16.46 | +$18.38 |
| Highest daily price | $73.73 Apr 21, 2006 | $73.96 Apr 24, 2006 |
| Lowest daily price | $65.75 Apr 4, 2006 | $65.93 Apr 4, 2006 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 18 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $116.11 | $117.49 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2006.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2006 – Apr 28, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2006 – Apr 28, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 |
| 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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