Oil Prices in April 2015: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI jumped in April 2015: the monthly average rose to $54.45, up $6.63 (13.9%) from March 2015. The average was 47% below the $102.07 of April 2014.
Daily spot prices, April 2015
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2015 | $59.62 | $63.90 |
| Apr 29, 2015 | $58.55 | $63.97 |
| Apr 28, 2015 | $57.05 | $62.61 |
| Apr 27, 2015 | $55.56 | $62.86 |
| Apr 24, 2015 | $55.98 | $62.96 |
| Apr 23, 2015 | $56.59 | $62.66 |
| Apr 22, 2015 | $56.17 | $60.12 |
| Apr 21, 2015 | $55.58 | $60.12 |
| Apr 20, 2015 | $56.37 | $61.20 |
| Apr 17, 2015 | $55.71 | $61.31 |
| Apr 16, 2015 | $56.69 | $60.13 |
| Apr 15, 2015 | $56.25 | $59.32 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | $53.30 | $57.69 |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $51.95 | $57.14 |
| Apr 10, 2015 | $51.63 | $56.82 |
| Apr 9, 2015 | $50.79 | $56.04 |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $50.44 | $56.42 |
| Apr 7, 2015 | $53.95 | $57.55 |
| Apr 6, 2015 | $52.08 | $55.73 |
| Apr 2, 2015 | $49.13 | $55.73 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $50.12 | $55.73 |
Prices rose over the month, from $50.12 on Apr 1, 2015 to $59.62 on Apr 30, 2015, with gains on 15 of 21 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$3.51 on Apr 8, 2015 (−6.5%).
Brent averaged $59.52; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $5.07, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$3.07 to +$7.30.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2015 average equals $77.54 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2015 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $54.45 | $59.52 |
| Change vs March 2015 | +$6.63 | +$3.63 |
| Change vs April 2014 | −$47.62 | −$48.24 |
| Highest daily price | $59.62 Apr 30, 2015 | $63.97 Apr 29, 2015 |
| Lowest daily price | $49.13 Apr 2, 2015 | $55.73 Apr 1, 2015 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $77.54 | $84.76 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2015.
Part of the price episode: 2014–16 price decline
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2015 – Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2015 – Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| 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:2015 daily prices (CSV)