Oil Prices in April 2010: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $84.29 per barrel, April 2010's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since September 2008, up $3.09 (3.8%) from March 2010. The average was 70% above the $49.65 of April 2009.
Daily spot prices, April 2010
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2010 | $86.07 | $86.19 |
| Apr 29, 2010 | $85.17 | $86.82 |
| Apr 28, 2010 | $83.22 | $84.59 |
| Apr 27, 2010 | $82.43 | $85.59 |
| Apr 26, 2010 | $84.20 | $86.72 |
| Apr 23, 2010 | $84.34 | $86.09 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | $82.89 | $84.58 |
| Apr 21, 2010 | $82.78 | $84.55 |
| Apr 20, 2010 | $82.98 | $84.73 |
| Apr 19, 2010 | $81.52 | $83.09 |
| Apr 16, 2010 | $82.97 | $84.81 |
| Apr 15, 2010 | $85.25 | $86.90 |
| Apr 14, 2010 | $85.62 | $85.81 |
| Apr 13, 2010 | $83.80 | $83.44 |
| Apr 12, 2010 | $84.07 | $85.21 |
| Apr 9, 2010 | $84.60 | $82.77 |
| Apr 8, 2010 | $85.17 | $82.63 |
| Apr 7, 2010 | $85.64 | $84.49 |
| Apr 6, 2010 | $86.54 | $85.05 |
| Apr 5, 2010 | $86.36 | $84.48 |
| Apr 1, 2010 | $84.53 | $82.63 |
Prices peaked at $86.54 on Apr 6, 2010, then fell to $81.52 on Apr 19, 2010 and ended at $86.07.
Brent averaged $84.82, within a dollar of WTI on average across the 21 dates when both were published.
It was the second-highest monthly average of 2010. Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2010 average equals $130.27 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2010 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $84.29 | $84.82 |
| Change vs March 2010 | +$3.09 | +$5.99 |
| Change vs April 2009 | +$34.64 | +$34.64 |
| Highest daily price | $86.54 Apr 6, 2010 | $86.90 Apr 15, 2010 |
| Lowest daily price | $81.52 Apr 19, 2010 | $82.63 Apr 1, 2010 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $130.27 | $131.09 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2010.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2010 – Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2010 – Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| 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:2010 daily prices (CSV)