On April 12, 2012, West Texas Intermediate crude settled $3.97 on Monday, following reports of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) oil spill.
West Texas crude oil contract for delivery in May The NYMEX was down $3.97 to close at $94.29 a barrel. Brent crude oil contract Delivered in June It was down $4.30 to close at $98.48 a barrel.