Oil Prices in April 2019: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $63.86 per barrel in April 2019, up $5.71 (9.8%) from March 2019. A year earlier, in April 2018, it averaged $66.25, so the price was lower by $2.39 (3.6%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, April 2019
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2019 | $63.83 | $72.19 |
| Apr 29, 2019 | $63.39 | $71.22 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | $63.29 | $71.03 |
| Apr 25, 2019 | $65.23 | $74.94 |
| Apr 24, 2019 | $65.96 | $73.59 |
| Apr 23, 2019 | $66.24 | $74.39 |
| Apr 22, 2019 | $65.66 | $70.71 |
| Apr 18, 2019 | $64.02 | $70.71 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | $63.74 | $71.14 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | $64.01 | $70.74 |
| Apr 15, 2019 | $63.43 | $70.90 |
| Apr 12, 2019 | $63.86 | $71.57 |
| Apr 11, 2019 | $63.61 | $71.30 |
| Apr 10, 2019 | $64.62 | $71.63 |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $64.05 | $71.02 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | $64.37 | $71.12 |
| Apr 5, 2019 | $63.10 | $69.93 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $62.12 | $69.80 |
| Apr 3, 2019 | $62.46 | $69.21 |
| Apr 2, 2019 | $62.53 | $69.68 |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $61.59 | $69.08 |
The month's range ran from $61.59 on Apr 1, 2019 to $66.24 on Apr 23, 2019; the last price was $63.83 on Apr 30, 2019.
Brent averaged $71.23; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $7.37, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$5.05 to +$9.71.
It was the highest monthly average of 2019. Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2019 average equals $84.20 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2019 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $63.86 | $71.23 |
| Change vs March 2019 | +$5.71 | +$5.09 |
| Change vs April 2018 | −$2.39 | −$0.88 |
| Highest daily price | $66.24 Apr 23, 2019 | $74.94 Apr 25, 2019 |
| Lowest daily price | $61.59 Apr 1, 2019 | $69.08 Apr 1, 2019 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $84.20 | $93.92 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2019.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2019 – Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2019 – Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| 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:2019 daily prices (CSV)