Oil Prices in April 2023: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $79.45 per barrel in April 2023, up $6.17 (8.4%) from March 2023. A year earlier, in April 2022, it averaged $101.78, so the price was lower by $22.33 (21.9%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, April 2023
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | $76.78 | $81.32 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $74.77 | $80.11 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | $74.33 | $79.19 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $77.05 | $82.13 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | $78.64 | $84.23 |
| Apr 21, 2023 | $77.86 | $83.36 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $77.27 | $83.29 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | $79.18 | $85.34 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | $80.85 | $85.48 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | $80.93 | $85.63 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $82.58 | $87.31 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $82.16 | $86.51 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | $83.26 | $88.31 |
| Apr 11, 2023 | $81.54 | $87.32 |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $79.79 | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $80.70 | $86.56 |
| Apr 5, 2023 | $80.69 | $85.89 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | $80.70 | $85.70 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | $80.40 | $85.81 |
Prices peaked at $83.26 on Apr 12, 2023, then fell to $74.33 on Apr 26, 2023 and ended at $76.78. The largest one-day move was +$4.72 on Apr 3, 2023 (+6.2%).
Brent averaged $84.64; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $5.21, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$4.35 to +$6.16.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2023 average equals $88.24 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2023 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $79.45 | $84.64 |
| Change vs March 2023 | +$6.17 | +$6.21 |
| Change vs April 2022 | −$22.33 | −$19.94 |
| Highest daily price | $83.26 Apr 12, 2023 | $88.31 Apr 12, 2023 |
| Lowest daily price | $74.33 Apr 26, 2023 | $79.19 Apr 26, 2023 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 18 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $88.24 | $94.01 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2023.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2023 – Apr 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2023 – Apr 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| 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:2023 daily prices (CSV)