Oil Prices in April 2018: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $66.25 per barrel, April 2018's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since November 2014, up $3.52 (5.6%) from March 2018. The average was 30% above the $51.06 of April 2017.
Daily spot prices, April 2018
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | $68.56 | $75.92 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $68.11 | $75.33 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | $68.18 | $75.39 |
| Apr 25, 2018 | $68.00 | $73.79 |
| Apr 24, 2018 | $67.66 | $75.86 |
| Apr 23, 2018 | $67.61 | $74.54 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | $68.26 | $74.62 |
| Apr 19, 2018 | $68.30 | $74.85 |
| Apr 18, 2018 | $68.44 | $73.73 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | $66.50 | $71.71 |
| Apr 16, 2018 | $66.23 | $73.18 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | $67.35 | $73.18 |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $67.07 | $71.44 |
| Apr 11, 2018 | $66.81 | $72.74 |
| Apr 10, 2018 | $65.48 | $70.67 |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $63.40 | $68.19 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $62.03 | $66.51 |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $63.53 | $66.54 |
| Apr 4, 2018 | $63.35 | $66.04 |
| Apr 3, 2018 | $63.41 | $69.02 |
| Apr 2, 2018 | $63.05 | $69.02 |
Prices rose over the month, from $63.05 on Apr 2, 2018 to $68.56 on Apr 30, 2018, with gains on 13 of 21 trading days.
Brent averaged $72.11; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $5.76, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$2.69 to +$8.20.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2018 average equals $89.09 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2018 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $66.25 | $72.11 |
| Change vs March 2018 | +$3.52 | +$6.09 |
| Change vs April 2017 | +$15.19 | +$19.80 |
| Highest daily price | $68.56 Apr 30, 2018 | $75.92 Apr 30, 2018 |
| Lowest daily price | $62.03 Apr 6, 2018 | $66.04 Apr 4, 2018 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $89.09 | $96.98 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2018.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 2, 2018 – Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 2, 2018 – Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| 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:2018 daily prices (CSV)