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.

How often are real time oil prices updated?

Our real time oil prices update every 60 seconds during market hours. We pull data from major exchanges including ICE and NYMEX to ensure accuracy.

Can I get real time oil prices via API?

Yes! Our REST API provides real-time oil prices with updates every 60 seconds. 7-day free trial includes 10,000 requests. SDKs available for Python, Node.js, and more.

What crude oil benchmarks do you track in real time?

We track Brent Crude (global benchmark), WTI (US benchmark), Dubai Crude (Asian benchmark), Urals (Russian crude), and 50+ other commodities in real time.

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Real Time Oil Prices

Live crude oil prices updated every 60 seconds. Track Brent, WTI, Dubai, and Urals in real time.

Brent Crude

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$71.76

USD/barrel

Global Benchmark

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WTI Crude

LIVE

$66.48

USD/barrel

US Benchmark

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Dubai Crude

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$68.49

USD/barrel

Asian Benchmark

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Urals Crude

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$58.58

USD/barrel

Russian Export

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Real Time Oil Prices FAQ

What are the real time oil prices today?

Current real time prices: Brent Crude is $71.76/barrel, WTI Crude is $66.48/barrel. These prices update every 60 seconds.

How do I get real time oil prices via API?

Sign up for a free API key, then call our REST endpoint: GET /v1/prices/latest. Response includes price, currency, timestamp, and source. SDKs available for Python, Node.js, and more.

Are real time oil prices free?

Yes! Viewing prices on this page is completely free. API access includes a 7-day free trial with 10,000 requests. Paid plans start at $9/month for higher volumes.

What oil benchmarks do you track?

We track all major crude oil benchmarks in real time: Brent (global), WTI (US), Dubai (Asian), Urals (Russian), OPEC Basket, and regional crudes like Tapis, Bonny Light, and more.

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