Historical Oil Prices
Access comprehensive historical price data for crude oil, natural gas, and commodities. Daily, weekly, and monthly intervals available via API.
Current Prices & YoY Performance
12-Month Price Statistics
| Commodity | Current | 12-Mo High | 12-Mo Low | 12-Mo Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | $65.05 | $71.18 | $57.95 | $63.70 | -8.61% |
| Brent Crude | $70.52 | $74.95 | $61.73 | $67.32 | -5.91% |
| Natural Gas | $4.31 | $4.46 | $2.90 | $3.69 | +17.76% |
| Gold | $4858.19 | $4858.19 | $2883.20 | $3710.49 | +68.50% |
WTI 12-Month Price History
Full analysisMajor Oil Price Events
COVID-19 Crash
WTI briefly went negative (-$37.63) due to storage crisis
Russia-Ukraine War
Brent spiked to $139 on supply fears
OPEC+ Cuts
Saudi Arabia voluntary cuts supported prices
China Demand
Slower Chinese recovery pressured prices
Access Historical Data via API
Get programmatic access to historical prices for backtesting, analytics, or research. RESTful JSON API with flexible date ranges and intervals.
GET /v1/prices/historical?by_code=WTI_USD&interval=monthlyDaily Prices
Granular day-by-day historical data
Weekly Averages
Smoothed weekly price averages
Monthly Summary
Long-term trend analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest oil price in history?
The highest oil price in history was $147.27 per barrel for WTI crude in July 2008, driven by peak oil fears and speculation. Brent crude reached $139.13 in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
What was the lowest oil price ever recorded?
WTI crude oil went negative for the first time in history on April 20, 2020, reaching -$37.63 per barrel due to a storage crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a one-day anomaly caused by futures contract expiration mechanics.
How can I access historical oil price data via API?
OilPriceAPI provides REST API access to historical oil prices. Use the /v1/prices/historical endpoint with parameters for commodity (WTI, Brent), date range, and interval (daily, weekly, monthly). Start with 7-day free trial, then upgrade for unlimited access.
What intervals are available for historical oil data?
Historical oil price data is available in multiple intervals: daily prices (most granular), weekly averages, monthly averages, and yearly summaries. Each interval serves different analysis needs from day trading to long-term trend analysis.
What's the difference between WTI and Brent historical prices?
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) and Brent crude are both oil benchmarks but trade at different prices. WTI is the US benchmark priced at Cushing, Oklahoma, while Brent is the international benchmark from the North Sea. Historically, Brent trades $2-5 higher than WTI, though this spread varies.
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