Oil Prices in April 1993: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $20.25 per barrel in April 1993, little changed from March 1993 ($20.32). It was within 3% of its level a year earlier ($20.23 in April 1992).
Daily spot prices, April 1993
Chart data table (21 rows; WTI on 20, Brent on 20)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1993 | $20.54 | $18.85 |
| Apr 29, 1993 | $20.63 | $18.80 |
| Apr 28, 1993 | — | $18.48 |
| Apr 27, 1993 | $20.21 | $18.58 |
| Apr 26, 1993 | $19.83 | $18.63 |
| Apr 23, 1993 | $19.93 | $18.63 |
| Apr 22, 1993 | $19.79 | $18.48 |
| Apr 21, 1993 | $19.99 | $18.68 |
| Apr 20, 1993 | $20.05 | $18.53 |
| Apr 19, 1993 | $19.99 | $18.48 |
| Apr 16, 1993 | $20.09 | $18.50 |
| Apr 15, 1993 | $20.21 | $18.63 |
| Apr 14, 1993 | $20.38 | $18.73 |
| Apr 13, 1993 | $20.28 | $18.80 |
| Apr 12, 1993 | $20.43 | — |
| Apr 8, 1993 | $20.22 | $18.53 |
| Apr 7, 1993 | $20.35 | $18.70 |
| Apr 6, 1993 | $20.33 | $18.65 |
| Apr 5, 1993 | $20.59 | $18.95 |
| Apr 2, 1993 | $20.67 | $18.88 |
| Apr 1, 1993 | $20.54 | $18.98 |
Daily prices stayed within $0.88, from $19.79 (Apr 22, 1993) to $20.67 (Apr 2, 1993).
Brent averaged $18.67, on matched dates $1.56 below WTI on average across 19 dates.
Among the 41 April averages EIA has published, 1993's ranks 12th lowest. Within 1993 it ranks 2nd highest of the 12 monthly averages. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $47.46 and the high of $20.67 equals $48.45.
April 1993 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $20.25 | $18.67 |
| Change vs March 1993 | −$0.07 | −$0.12 |
| Change vs April 1992 | +$0.02 | −$0.25 |
| Highest daily price | $20.67 Apr 2, 1993 | $18.98 Apr 1, 1993 |
| Lowest daily price | $19.79 Apr 22, 1993 | $18.48 Apr 19, 1993 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $47.46 | $43.76 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 1993.
April in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs April 1993 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100.32 | +395.4% | $101.67 |
| 2025 | $63.54 | +213.8% | $66.85 |
| 2024 | $85.35 | +321.5% | $91.87 |
| 2023 | $79.45 | +292.3% | $88.39 |
| 2022 | $101.78 | +402.6% | $118.82 |
| 2021 | $61.72 | +204.8% | $78.00 |
| 2020 | $16.55 | −18.3% | $21.79 |
| 2019 | $63.86 | +215.4% | $84.34 |
| 2018 | $66.25 | +227.2% | $89.25 |
| 2017 | $51.06 | +152.1% | $70.48 |
| 2016 | $40.75 | +101.2% | $57.48 |
| 2015 | $54.45 | +168.9% | $77.67 |
| 2014 | $102.07 | +404.0% | $145.31 |
| 2013 | $92.02 | +354.4% | $133.56 |
| 2012 | $103.32 | +410.2% | $151.56 |
| 2011 | $109.53 | +440.9% | $164.37 |
| 2010 | $84.29 | +316.2% | $130.49 |
| 2009 | $49.65 | +145.2% | $78.58 |
| 2008 | $112.58 | +456.0% | $176.88 |
| 2007 | $63.98 | +216.0% | $104.48 |
| 2006 | $69.44 | +242.9% | $116.31 |
| 2005 | $52.98 | +161.6% | $91.89 |
| 2004 | $36.75 | +81.5% | $65.98 |
| 2003 | $28.17 | +39.1% | $51.73 |
| 2002 | $26.18 | +29.3% | $49.14 |
| 2001 | $27.49 | +35.8% | $52.45 |
| 2000 | $25.72 | +27.0% | $50.68 |
| 1999 | $17.31 | −14.5% | $35.15 |
| 1998 | $15.35 | −24.2% | $31.88 |
| 1997 | $19.70 | −2.7% | $41.50 |
| 1996 | $23.50 | +16.0% | $50.75 |
| 1995 | $19.90 | −1.7% | $44.22 |
| 1994 | $16.42 | −18.9% | $37.60 |
| 1993 | $20.25 | — | $47.46 |
| 1992 | $20.23 | −0.1% | $48.95 |
| 1991 | $20.83 | +2.9% | $52.00 |
| 1990 | $18.43 | −9.0% | $48.26 |
| 1989 | $21.07 | +4.0% | $57.77 |
| 1988 | $17.86 | −11.8% | $51.48 |
| 1987 | $18.68 | −7.8% | $55.94 |
| 1986 | $12.84 | −36.6% | $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 1993.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 1993 – Apr 30, 1993 | Apr 30, 1993 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 1993 – Apr 30, 1993 | Apr 30, 1993 |
| 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:1993 daily prices (CSV)