Oil Prices in April 2012: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $103.32 per barrel in April 2012, down $2.84 (2.7%) from March 2012. A year earlier, in April 2011, it averaged $109.53, so the price was lower by $6.21 (5.7%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, April 2012
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2012 | $104.89 | $118.66 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | $104.86 | $119.30 |
| Apr 26, 2012 | $104.56 | $119.33 |
| Apr 25, 2012 | $103.72 | $117.45 |
| Apr 24, 2012 | $103.10 | $117.74 |
| Apr 23, 2012 | $102.68 | $116.66 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | $103.58 | $118.08 |
| Apr 19, 2012 | $102.38 | $117.00 |
| Apr 18, 2012 | $102.65 | $115.18 |
| Apr 17, 2012 | $104.23 | $117.41 |
| Apr 16, 2012 | $102.92 | $118.23 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | $102.84 | $120.62 |
| Apr 12, 2012 | $103.69 | $120.57 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | $102.66 | $120.41 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | $101.12 | $121.89 |
| Apr 9, 2012 | $102.45 | — |
| Apr 5, 2012 | $103.29 | $123.58 |
| Apr 4, 2012 | $101.53 | $123.04 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | $104.02 | $125.66 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | $105.25 | $124.44 |
Daily prices stayed in a narrow $4.13 band, from $101.12 (Apr 10, 2012) to $105.25 (Apr 2, 2012).
Brent averaged $119.75; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $16.38, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$12.53 to +$21.64.
It was the second-highest monthly average of 2012. Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2012 average equals $151.30 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2012 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $103.32 | $119.75 |
| Change vs March 2012 | −$2.84 | −$5.70 |
| Change vs April 2011 | −$6.21 | −$3.51 |
| Highest daily price | $105.25 Apr 2, 2012 | $125.66 Apr 3, 2012 |
| Lowest daily price | $101.12 Apr 10, 2012 | $115.18 Apr 18, 2012 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $151.30 | $175.36 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2012.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 2, 2012 – Apr 30, 2012 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 2, 2012 – Apr 30, 2012 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 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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