Oil Prices in April 1995: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
At $19.90 per barrel, April 1995's WTI average was the highest monthly average in nominal terms since May 1993, up $1.36 (7.3%) from March 1995. A year earlier, in April 1994, it averaged $16.42, so the price was higher by $3.48 (21.2%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, April 1995
Chart data table (19 rows; WTI on 19, Brent on 18)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1995 | $20.36 | $18.98 |
| Apr 27, 1995 | $20.48 | $19.08 |
| Apr 26, 1995 | $20.18 | $18.90 |
| Apr 25, 1995 | $20.31 | $19.35 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | $20.13 | $19.05 |
| Apr 21, 1995 | $20.46 | $19.18 |
| Apr 20, 1995 | $20.52 | $19.15 |
| Apr 19, 1995 | $20.40 | $18.73 |
| Apr 18, 1995 | $20.14 | $18.55 |
| Apr 17, 1995 | $19.80 | — |
| Apr 13, 1995 | $19.16 | $17.98 |
| Apr 12, 1995 | $19.50 | $18.73 |
| Apr 11, 1995 | $19.84 | $18.63 |
| Apr 10, 1995 | $19.61 | $18.15 |
| Apr 7, 1995 | $19.67 | $18.45 |
| Apr 6, 1995 | $19.74 | $18.50 |
| Apr 5, 1995 | $19.57 | $18.35 |
| Apr 4, 1995 | $19.11 | $18.03 |
| Apr 3, 1995 | $19.05 | $17.88 |
Prices rose over the month, from $19.05 on Apr 3, 1995 to $20.36 on Apr 28, 1995.
Brent averaged $18.65, on matched dates $1.25 below WTI on average across 18 dates.
Among the 41 April averages EIA has published, 1995's ranks 10th lowest. Within 1995 it ranks the highest of the 12 monthly averages. The high was $20.52 on Apr 20, 1995 and the low $19.05 on Apr 3, 1995. In October 2026 dollars (CPI-U), the average equals $44.22 and the high of $20.52 equals $45.59.
April 1995 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $19.90 | $18.65 |
| Change vs March 1995 | +$1.36 | +$1.64 |
| Change vs April 1994 | +$3.48 | +$3.42 |
| Highest daily price | $20.52 Apr 20, 1995 | $19.35 Apr 25, 1995 |
| Lowest daily price | $19.05 Apr 3, 1995 | $17.88 Apr 3, 1995 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 18 |
| Average in October 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $44.22 | $41.44 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 1995.
April in other years
| Year | WTI average | vs April 1995 | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100.32 | +404.1% | $101.67 |
| 2025 | $63.54 | +219.3% | $66.85 |
| 2024 | $85.35 | +328.9% | $91.87 |
| 2023 | $79.45 | +299.2% | $88.39 |
| 2022 | $101.78 | +411.5% | $118.82 |
| 2021 | $61.72 | +210.2% | $78.00 |
| 2020 | $16.55 | −16.8% | $21.79 |
| 2019 | $63.86 | +220.9% | $84.34 |
| 2018 | $66.25 | +232.9% | $89.25 |
| 2017 | $51.06 | +156.6% | $70.48 |
| 2016 | $40.75 | +104.8% | $57.48 |
| 2015 | $54.45 | +173.6% | $77.67 |
| 2014 | $102.07 | +412.9% | $145.31 |
| 2013 | $92.02 | +362.4% | $133.56 |
| 2012 | $103.32 | +419.2% | $151.56 |
| 2011 | $109.53 | +450.4% | $164.37 |
| 2010 | $84.29 | +323.6% | $130.49 |
| 2009 | $49.65 | +149.5% | $78.58 |
| 2008 | $112.58 | +465.7% | $176.88 |
| 2007 | $63.98 | +221.5% | $104.48 |
| 2006 | $69.44 | +248.9% | $116.31 |
| 2005 | $52.98 | +166.2% | $91.89 |
| 2004 | $36.75 | +84.7% | $65.98 |
| 2003 | $28.17 | +41.6% | $51.73 |
| 2002 | $26.18 | +31.6% | $49.14 |
| 2001 | $27.49 | +38.1% | $52.45 |
| 2000 | $25.72 | +29.2% | $50.68 |
| 1999 | $17.31 | −13.0% | $35.15 |
| 1998 | $15.35 | −22.9% | $31.88 |
| 1997 | $19.70 | −1.0% | $41.50 |
| 1996 | $23.50 | +18.1% | $50.75 |
| 1995 | $19.90 | — | $44.22 |
| 1994 | $16.42 | −17.5% | $37.60 |
| 1993 | $20.25 | +1.8% | $47.46 |
| 1992 | $20.23 | +1.7% | $48.95 |
| 1991 | $20.83 | +4.7% | $52.00 |
| 1990 | $18.43 | −7.4% | $48.26 |
| 1989 | $21.07 | +5.9% | $57.77 |
| 1988 | $17.86 | −10.3% | $51.48 |
| 1987 | $18.68 | −6.1% | $55.94 |
| 1986 | $12.84 | −35.5% | $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 1995.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 1995 – Apr 28, 1995 | Apr 28, 1995 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 1995 – Apr 28, 1995 | Apr 28, 1995 |
| 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.
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