Oil Prices in April 2021: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $61.72 per barrel in April 2021, little changed from March 2021 ($62.33). The average was 273% above the $16.55 of April 2020.
Daily spot prices, April 2021
Chart data table (21 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | $63.50 | $67.73 |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $65.00 | $68.26 |
| Apr 28, 2021 | $63.81 | $67.08 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | $63.03 | $66.25 |
| Apr 26, 2021 | $62.02 | $65.50 |
| Apr 23, 2021 | $62.18 | $65.75 |
| Apr 22, 2021 | $61.45 | $65.07 |
| Apr 21, 2021 | $61.34 | $64.02 |
| Apr 20, 2021 | $62.61 | $65.34 |
| Apr 19, 2021 | $63.33 | $66.54 |
| Apr 16, 2021 | $63.16 | $65.98 |
| Apr 15, 2021 | $63.42 | $66.13 |
| Apr 14, 2021 | $63.15 | $66.11 |
| Apr 13, 2021 | $60.20 | $62.83 |
| Apr 12, 2021 | $59.70 | $62.38 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | $59.29 | $61.89 |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $59.61 | $62.09 |
| Apr 7, 2021 | $59.77 | $61.86 |
| Apr 6, 2021 | $59.34 | $61.47 |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $58.73 | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $61.41 | $63.85 |
Prices dipped to $58.73 on Apr 5, 2021, then climbed to $65.00 on Apr 29, 2021 and ended at $63.50. The largest one-day move was +$2.95 on Apr 14, 2021 (+4.9%).
Brent averaged $64.81; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $2.94, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$2.09 to +$4.23.
Adjusted with CPI-U, the April 2021 average equals $77.87 in September 2026 dollars.
April 2021 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $61.72 | $64.81 |
| Change vs March 2021 | −$0.61 | −$0.60 |
| Change vs April 2020 | +$45.17 | +$46.43 |
| Highest daily price | $65.00 Apr 29, 2021 | $68.26 Apr 29, 2021 |
| Lowest daily price | $58.73 Apr 5, 2021 | $61.47 Apr 6, 2021 |
| Published daily observations | 21 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $77.87 | $81.77 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for April 2021.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2021 – Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Apr 1, 2021 – Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| 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:2021 daily prices (CSV)