Oil Prices in April 2026: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $100.32 per barrel, April 2026's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since July 2022, up $8.94 (9.8%) from March 2026. The average was 58% above the $63.54 of April 2025.
Daily spot prices, April 2026
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $108.64 | $124.24 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $110.47 | $124.16 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $103.45 | $117.62 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $99.89 | $113.89 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $98.42 | $111.86 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $99.27 | $113.25 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $94.76 | $113.44 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $93.64 | $106.14 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $91.06 | $103.40 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $85.91 | $98.63 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $96.46 | $116.63 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $93.04 | $114.93 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | $93.07 | $118.69 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $100.72 | $123.28 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $98.34 | $119.07 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $99.62 | $119.03 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $96.17 | $122.11 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $114.58 | $138.21 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $114.01 | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $113.23 | $127.61 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $101.90 | $119.56 |
Prices rose over the month, from $101.90 on Apr 1, 2026 to $108.64 on Apr 30, 2026, with gains on 13 of 21 trading days. The largest one-day move was −$18.41 on Apr 8, 2026 (−16.1%).
Brent averaged $117.29; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $17.66, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$12.34 to +$25.94.
It was the second-highest monthly average of 2026 so far.
April 2026 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $100.32 | $117.29 |
| Change vs March 2026 | +$8.94 | +$14.16 |
| Change vs April 2025 | +$36.78 | +$49.16 |
| Highest daily price | $114.58 Apr 7, 2026 | $138.21 Apr 7, 2026 |
| Lowest daily price | $85.91 Apr 17, 2026 | $98.63 Apr 17, 2026 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $101.50 | $118.67 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2026.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 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.
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