Oil Prices in April 2011: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $109.53 per barrel, April 2011's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since August 2008, up $6.67 (6.5%) from March 2011. The average was 30% above the $84.29 of April 2010.
Daily spot prices, April 2011
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2011 | $113.39 | — |
| Apr 28, 2011 | $112.38 | $126.59 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | $112.31 | $124.94 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | $111.72 | $124.55 |
| Apr 25, 2011 | $111.68 | — |
| Apr 21, 2011 | $111.72 | $123.64 |
| Apr 20, 2011 | $110.84 | $124.26 |
| Apr 19, 2011 | $107.18 | $121.35 |
| Apr 18, 2011 | $106.70 | $121.69 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | $109.17 | $124.63 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | $107.73 | $122.74 |
| Apr 13, 2011 | $106.60 | $122.70 |
| Apr 12, 2011 | $105.75 | $121.33 |
| Apr 11, 2011 | $109.50 | $126.46 |
| Apr 8, 2011 | $112.27 | $126.30 |
| Apr 7, 2011 | $109.82 | $122.90 |
| Apr 6, 2011 | $108.38 | $123.01 |
| Apr 5, 2011 | $107.82 | $122.87 |
| Apr 4, 2011 | $108.14 | $120.07 |
| Apr 1, 2011 | $107.55 | $118.63 |
Prices rose over the month, from $107.55 on Apr 1, 2011 to $113.39 on Apr 29, 2011, with gains on 15 of 20 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$3.75 on Apr 12, 2011 (−3.4%).
Brent averaged $123.26; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $14.06, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$11.08 to +$16.96.
It was the highest monthly average of 2011. Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2011 average equals $164.09 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2011 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $109.53 | $123.26 |
| Change vs March 2011 | +$6.67 | +$8.62 |
| Change vs April 2010 | +$25.24 | +$38.44 |
| Highest daily price | $113.39 Apr 29, 2011 | $126.59 Apr 28, 2011 |
| Lowest daily price | $105.75 Apr 12, 2011 | $118.63 Apr 1, 2011 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 18 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $164.09 | $184.66 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2011.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2011 – Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2011 – Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 |
| 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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