Oil Prices in April 2017: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI average
$51.06
EIA monthly average
vs March 2017
+3.5%
$49.33
vs April 2016
+25.3%
$40.75
Brent average
$52.31
avg daily Brent − WTI +$1.25
WTI averaged $51.06 per barrel in April 2017, up $1.73 (3.5%) from March 2017. The average was 25% above the $40.75 of April 2016.
Daily spot prices, April 2017
Chart data table (19 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | $49.31 | $49.46 |
| Apr 27, 2017 | $48.96 | $49.46 |
| Apr 26, 2017 | $49.22 | $49.99 |
| Apr 25, 2017 | $49.22 | $49.37 |
| Apr 24, 2017 | $48.90 | $49.45 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | $49.64 | $49.93 |
| Apr 20, 2017 | $50.26 | $50.66 |
| Apr 19, 2017 | $50.49 | $52.43 |
| Apr 18, 2017 | $52.46 | $52.60 |
| Apr 17, 2017 | $52.62 | $54.79 |
| Apr 13, 2017 | $53.19 | $55.05 |
| Apr 12, 2017 | $53.12 | $54.75 |
| Apr 11, 2017 | $53.38 | $54.73 |
| Apr 10, 2017 | $53.06 | $54.79 |
| Apr 7, 2017 | $52.25 | $54.24 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $51.69 | $53.62 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $51.14 | $53.41 |
| Apr 4, 2017 | $50.99 | $53.08 |
| Apr 3, 2017 | $50.25 | $52.04 |
Prices peaked at $53.38 on Apr 11, 2017, then fell to $48.90 on Apr 24, 2017 and ended at $49.31.
Brent averaged $52.31; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $1.25, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$0.14 to +$2.27.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2017 average equals $70.36 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2017 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $51.06 | $52.31 |
| Change vs March 2017 | +$1.73 | +$0.72 |
| Change vs April 2016 | +$10.31 | +$10.73 |
| Highest daily price | $53.38 Apr 11, 2017 | $55.05 Apr 13, 2017 |
| Lowest daily price | $48.90 Apr 24, 2017 | $49.37 Apr 25, 2017 |
| Published daily observations | 19 | 19 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $70.36 | $72.08 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2017.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2017 – Apr 28, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 3, 2017 – Apr 28, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 |
| 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:2017 daily prices (CSV)