Oil Prices in April 2009: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $49.65 per barrel in April 2009, up $1.71 (3.6%) from March 2009. The average was 56% below the $112.58 of April 2008.
Daily spot prices, April 2009
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2009 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Apr 29, 2009 | $50.19 | $50.22 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | $49.01 | $48.64 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | $49.29 | $48.67 |
| Apr 24, 2009 | $50.65 | $50.29 |
| Apr 23, 2009 | $48.46 | $48.29 |
| Apr 22, 2009 | $47.41 | $48.50 |
| Apr 21, 2009 | $46.65 | $48.69 |
| Apr 20, 2009 | $45.82 | $49.06 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | $50.36 | $52.02 |
| Apr 16, 2009 | $49.97 | $51.83 |
| Apr 15, 2009 | $49.26 | $51.31 |
| Apr 14, 2009 | $49.51 | $52.06 |
| Apr 13, 2009 | $50.22 | $50.73 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | $52.24 | $52.33 |
| Apr 8, 2009 | $49.37 | $52.06 |
| Apr 7, 2009 | $49.13 | $50.62 |
| Apr 6, 2009 | $51.10 | $50.91 |
| Apr 3, 2009 | $52.52 | $50.48 |
| Apr 2, 2009 | $52.61 | $50.89 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | $48.46 | $45.92 |
Prices peaked at $52.61 on Apr 2, 2009, then fell to $45.82 on Apr 20, 2009 and ended at $50.35. The largest one-day move was −$4.54 on Apr 20, 2009 (−9.0%).
Brent averaged $50.18, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 21 dates when both were published.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2009 average equals $78.45 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2009 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $49.65 | $50.18 |
| Change vs March 2009 | +$1.71 | +$3.64 |
| Change vs April 2008 | −$62.93 | −$58.89 |
| Highest daily price | $52.61 Apr 2, 2009 | $52.33 Apr 9, 2009 |
| Lowest daily price | $45.82 Apr 20, 2009 | $45.92 Apr 1, 2009 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $78.45 | $79.29 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2009.
Part of the price episode: 2008 spike and crash
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2009 – Apr 30, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2009 – Apr 30, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 |
| 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:2009 daily prices (CSV)