Oil Prices in April 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $92.02 per barrel in April 2013, little changed from March 2013 ($92.94). A year earlier, in April 2012, it averaged $103.32, so the price was lower by $11.30 (10.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, April 2013
Chart data table (22 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2013 | $93.22 | $101.53 |
| Apr 29, 2013 | $94.09 | $102.88 |
| Apr 26, 2013 | $92.63 | $102.39 |
| Apr 25, 2013 | $93.27 | $101.62 |
| Apr 24, 2013 | $91.07 | $100.71 |
| Apr 23, 2013 | $89.21 | $99.25 |
| Apr 22, 2013 | $88.81 | $99.07 |
| Apr 19, 2013 | $88.04 | $98.94 |
| Apr 18, 2013 | $87.83 | $97.48 |
| Apr 17, 2013 | $86.65 | $96.84 |
| Apr 16, 2013 | $88.73 | $97.88 |
| Apr 15, 2013 | $88.75 | $99.32 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | $91.23 | $100.58 |
| Apr 11, 2013 | $93.44 | $103.62 |
| Apr 10, 2013 | $94.59 | $104.80 |
| Apr 9, 2013 | $94.18 | $104.08 |
| Apr 8, 2013 | $93.36 | $103.16 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | $92.76 | $103.98 |
| Apr 4, 2013 | $93.26 | $105.09 |
| Apr 3, 2013 | $95.02 | $107.82 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | $97.23 | $109.66 |
| Apr 1, 2013 | $97.10 | $108.76 |
Prices peaked at $97.23 on Apr 2, 2013, then fell to $86.65 on Apr 17, 2013 and ended at $93.22.
Brent averaged $102.25; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $10.23, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$8.31 to +$12.80.
It was the lowest monthly average of 2013. Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2013 average equals $133.34 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $92.02 | $102.25 |
| Change vs March 2013 | −$0.92 | −$6.22 |
| Change vs April 2012 | −$11.30 | −$17.50 |
| Highest daily price | $97.23 Apr 2, 2013 | $109.66 Apr 2, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $86.65 Apr 17, 2013 | $96.84 Apr 17, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 22 | 22 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $133.34 | $148.16 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2013 – Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2013 – Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 |
| 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:2013 daily prices (CSV)