Oil Prices in April 1992: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $20.23 per barrel in April 1992, up $1.31 (6.9%) from March 1992. It was within 3% of its level a year earlier ($20.83 in April 1991).
Daily spot prices, April 1992
Chart data table (21 rows; WTI on 21, Brent on 21)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1992 | $20.88 | $19.65 |
| Apr 29, 1992 | $20.77 | $19.28 |
| Apr 28, 1992 | $20.29 | $19.18 |
| Apr 27, 1992 | $20.31 | $18.90 |
| Apr 24, 1992 | $20.05 | $18.90 |
| Apr 23, 1992 | $19.91 | $18.70 |
| Apr 22, 1992 | $19.92 | $18.73 |
| Apr 21, 1992 | $20.17 | $19.00 |
| Apr 20, 1992 | $20.26 | $18.95 |
| Apr 16, 1992 | $20.25 | $18.95 |
| Apr 15, 1992 | $19.93 | $18.60 |
| Apr 14, 1992 | $19.81 | $18.85 |
| Apr 13, 1992 | $20.24 | $19.03 |
| Apr 10, 1992 | $20.45 | $19.05 |
| Apr 9, 1992 | $20.33 | $18.95 |
| Apr 8, 1992 | $20.64 | $19.18 |
| Apr 7, 1992 | $20.29 | $18.93 |
| Apr 6, 1992 | $20.44 | $18.93 |
| Apr 3, 1992 | $20.25 | $18.63 |
| Apr 2, 1992 | $19.79 | $18.53 |
| Apr 1, 1992 | $19.85 | $18.38 |
Prices rose over the month, from $19.85 on Apr 1, 1992 to $20.88 on Apr 30, 1992.
Brent averaged $18.92, on matched dates $1.31 below WTI on average across 21 dates.
Among the 41 April averages EIA has published, 1992's ranks 11th lowest. Within 1992 it ranks 5th lowest of the 12 monthly averages. The high was $20.88 on Apr 30, 1992 and the low $19.79 on Apr 2, 1992. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $48.95 and the high of $20.88 equals $50.52.
April 1992 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $20.23 | $18.92 |
| Change vs March 1992 | +$1.31 | +$1.29 |
| Change vs April 1991 | −$0.60 | −$0.26 |
| Highest daily price | $20.88 Apr 30, 1992 | $19.65 Apr 30, 1992 |
| Lowest daily price | $19.79 Apr 2, 1992 | $18.38 Apr 1, 1992 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 21 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $48.95 | $45.78 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 1992.
April in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs April 1992 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100.32 | +395.9% | $101.67 |
| 2025 | $63.54 | +214.1% | $66.85 |
| 2024 | $85.35 | +321.9% | $91.87 |
| 2023 | $79.45 | +292.7% | $88.39 |
| 2022 | $101.78 | +403.1% | $118.82 |
| 2021 | $61.72 | +205.1% | $78.00 |
| 2020 | $16.55 | −18.2% | $21.79 |
| 2019 | $63.86 | +215.7% | $84.34 |
| 2018 | $66.25 | +227.5% | $89.25 |
| 2017 | $51.06 | +152.4% | $70.48 |
| 2016 | $40.75 | +101.4% | $57.48 |
| 2015 | $54.45 | +169.2% | $77.67 |
| 2014 | $102.07 | +404.5% | $145.31 |
| 2013 | $92.02 | +354.9% | $133.56 |
| 2012 | $103.32 | +410.7% | $151.56 |
| 2011 | $109.53 | +441.4% | $164.37 |
| 2010 | $84.29 | +316.7% | $130.49 |
| 2009 | $49.65 | +145.4% | $78.58 |
| 2008 | $112.58 | +456.5% | $176.88 |
| 2007 | $63.98 | +216.3% | $104.48 |
| 2006 | $69.44 | +243.3% | $116.31 |
| 2005 | $52.98 | +161.9% | $91.89 |
| 2004 | $36.75 | +81.7% | $65.98 |
| 2003 | $28.17 | +39.2% | $51.73 |
| 2002 | $26.18 | +29.4% | $49.14 |
| 2001 | $27.49 | +35.9% | $52.45 |
| 2000 | $25.72 | +27.1% | $50.68 |
| 1999 | $17.31 | −14.4% | $35.15 |
| 1998 | $15.35 | −24.1% | $31.88 |
| 1997 | $19.70 | −2.6% | $41.50 |
| 1996 | $23.50 | +16.2% | $50.75 |
| 1995 | $19.90 | −1.6% | $44.22 |
| 1994 | $16.42 | −18.8% | $37.60 |
| 1993 | $20.25 | +0.1% | $47.46 |
| 1992 | $20.23 | — | $48.95 |
| 1991 | $20.83 | +3.0% | $52.00 |
| 1990 | $18.43 | −8.9% | $48.26 |
| 1989 | $21.07 | +4.2% | $57.77 |
| 1988 | $17.86 | −11.7% | $51.48 |
| 1987 | $18.68 | −7.7% | $55.94 |
| 1986 | $12.84 | −36.5% | $39.90 |
“—” in the real column means BLS has published no CPI-U for that month. The comparison column shows how far that year's average was from April 1992.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 1992 – Apr 30, 1992 | Apr 30, 1992 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 1992 – Apr 30, 1992 | Apr 30, 1992 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | October 2026 |
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026, 7:01 PM CST. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
Download:1992 daily prices (CSV)