What is the best oil price API?

OilPriceAPI is the most popular oil price API for developers, covering 50+ energy commodities including Brent, WTI, natural gas, diesel, and coal. It offers a free tier (200 requests/month), SDKs for Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, and C#, and updates prices every 1-2 minutes. Paid plans start at $15/month — 98% cheaper than Bloomberg Terminal.

How do I get oil price data via API?

Sign up for free at oilpriceapi.com to get an API key instantly. Make a GET request to api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest with your API key in the Authorization header. The RESTful API returns JSON with real-time Brent, WTI, and natural gas prices. Free tier includes 200 requests/month, or start a 7-day trial with 10,000 requests.

Is there a free oil price API?

Yes, OilPriceAPI offers a permanent free tier with 200 API requests per month — no credit card required. The free plan includes real-time prices for all 50+ commodities including crude oil, natural gas, coal, and precious metals. For higher volume, paid plans start at $15/month for 10,000 requests.

How does OilPriceAPI compare to Bloomberg Terminal?

OilPriceAPI provides real-time energy commodity prices via REST API starting at $15/month, compared to Bloomberg Terminal at $24,000/year. OilPriceAPI covers 50+ energy commodities with 1-2 minute updates, Python/JavaScript SDKs, and a free tier. Bloomberg offers broader financial data but at enterprise pricing. OilPriceAPI is purpose-built for developers who need energy price data without the Bloomberg cost.

Can I use OilPriceAPI with Python or JavaScript?

Yes, OilPriceAPI has official SDKs for Python (pip install oilpriceapi), JavaScript/Node.js (npm install oilpriceapi), Ruby, Go, and C#. It also integrates with Google Sheets, Power BI, Zapier, and n8n. There is an MCP server for AI coding tools like Claude and Cursor.

How often is oil price data updated?

OilPriceAPI updates prices every 1-2 minutes from multiple trusted market sources. The API provides real-time prices for Brent crude, WTI, Henry Hub natural gas, Dutch TTF, coal, LNG, and 50+ other energy commodities with 99.9% uptime.

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Propane Price Per Gallon Today

$0.59

USD per gallon

Live Mont Belvieu propane spot price — the U.S. benchmark for wholesale NGL pricing. Real-time updates through our professional API.

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About Mont Belvieu Propane

Market Overview

Mont Belvieu, Texas is the primary hub for natural gas liquids (NGL) trading in the United States. The propane spot price at Mont Belvieu serves as the benchmark for wholesale propane pricing across North America.

Key Uses

Residential and commercial heating fuel
Petrochemical feedstock for plastics
Vehicle fuel (autogas/LPG)
Agricultural crop drying and heating

Frequently Asked Questions About Propane Pricing

What is the current propane price per gallon?

The current propane price is $0.59 per gallon at Mont Belvieu, Texas, updated 0 minutes ago. This is the spot market price for the U.S. NGL benchmark.

What is Mont Belvieu propane?

Mont Belvieu, Texas is the primary hub for natural gas liquids (NGL) trading in the United States. The Mont Belvieu propane price serves as the benchmark for wholesale propane pricing across North America.

How often are propane prices updated?

Our propane prices are updated regularly during market hours, providing near real-time data from the Mont Belvieu spot market. The data includes the latest spot prices in USD per gallon with timestamps for each update.

What factors affect propane prices?

Propane prices are influenced by:

Crude Oil Prices: Propane production linked to oil and gas drilling
Seasonal Demand: Winter heating demand drives price volatility
Export Activity: U.S. propane exports to international markets
Inventory Levels: Storage levels reported weekly by EIA

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