# OilPriceAPI

> Source-timestamped oil, gas, refined-product, futures, and related energy data through a normalized REST API. Free tier available. SDKs for Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, and C#.

OilPriceAPI covers crude oil benchmarks, natural gas, refined products, futures, marine fuels, carbon markets, metals, forex, and selected energy-intelligence datasets. Latest available values include source timestamps; refresh cadence and access vary by source, market hours, dataset, plan, and account entitlement. Authentication uses `Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY`.

OilPriceAPI sells API access, normalization, monitoring, and delivery. Standard plans do not grant ownership of underlying source data or unrestricted raw-data redistribution rights. See the [Data Usage Policy](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/legal/data-usage) and [reviewed product facts](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/product-facts.json).

## Documentation

- [Full Technical Reference](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/llms-full.txt): Complete API spec for AI agents — authentication, endpoints, commodity codes, and response formats
- [Quick Start Guide](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/quick-start): Get your first API request running in 5 minutes with curl, Python, or JavaScript
- [API Quick Reference](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/quick-ref/): All endpoints, commodity codes, and examples in one place
- [Authentication](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/guides/authentication): API key setup and token-based auth
- [Rate Limiting](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/guides/rate-limiting): Request limits by plan tier
- [Error Codes](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/guides/error-codes): HTTP status codes and error response format
- [Production Checklist](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/guides/production-checklist): Best practices for going live
- [Changelog](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/changelog): API version history and updates

## API Reference

- [Commodities List](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/api-reference/commodities/list): Complete list of supported commodity codes with currency and unit info
- [OpenAPI Spec](https://api.oilpriceapi.com/api-docs): Swagger/OpenAPI documentation for all endpoints

## SDKs and Integrations

- [Python SDK](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/quick-start/python): pip install oilpriceapi
- [JavaScript/Node.js SDK](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/quick-start/javascript): npm install oilpriceapi
- [Go SDK](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/developers/go): go get github.com/OilpriceAPI/oilpriceapi-go
- [Ruby SDK](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/developers/ruby): gem install oilpriceapi
- [C# SDK](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/developers/csharp): NuGet package
- [Google Sheets Integration](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/integrations/google-sheets): Pull live prices into spreadsheets
- [Power BI Integration](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/integrations/power-bi): Connect commodity data to dashboards
- [Zapier Integration](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/integrations/zapier): No-code automation workflows
- [n8n Integration](https://docs.oilpriceapi.com/integrations/n8n): Open-source workflow automation
- [MCP Server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/oilpriceapi-mcp): Model Context Protocol server for Claude, Cursor, and AI coding tools

## Pricing and Plans

- [Pricing](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/pricing): Every signup gets a 7-day, 10,000-request core commodity API trial with no credit card; after that the account converts to the 200-request/month Free tier. Dataset access and limits vary by plan and entitlement, so use the pricing page for the current paid ladder.
- [Enterprise Solutions](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/enterprise): Custom data feeds, dedicated support, custom contract terms

## Live Price Data

- [Brent Crude Oil](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/brent-crude-oil-price): ICE Brent front-month futures
- [WTI Crude Oil](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/wti-crude-oil-price): NYMEX WTI (Cushing, OK delivery)
- [Natural Gas](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/natural-gas-price): Henry Hub benchmark
- [Dutch TTF Gas](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/dutch-ttf-gas-price): European gas benchmark in EUR
- [Gold](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/gold-price): Spot gold in USD/oz
- [EU Carbon Allowances](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/eu-carbon-price): EU ETS carbon permits in EUR/tCO2
- [UK Carbon Allowances](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/uk-carbon-price): UK ETS carbon permits in GBP/tCO2
- [All Commodities](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/commodities): Current catalog, codes, units, and availability

## API by Intent

Canonical developer-intent answer pages — the clean, linkable page for each common "how do I get X prices via API" question:

- [Oil Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/oil-price-api): Overview of the REST API for latest available and historical oil prices
- [Free Oil Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/free-oil-price-api): Free tier for oil price data, no credit card required
- [Free Crude Oil API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/free-crude-oil-api): Free access to crude oil pricing data
- [WTI Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/wti-price-api): Real-time West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices
- [Brent Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/brent-price-api): Real-time ICE Brent crude oil prices
- [Crude Oil Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/crude-oil-price-api): Real-time WTI and Brent crude oil price data
- [Historical Oil Prices API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/historical-oil-prices-api): Access historical crude oil price time series
- [Natural Gas Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/natural-gas-price-api): Henry Hub and global natural gas benchmark prices
- [Diesel Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/diesel-price-api): Retail and wholesale diesel fuel pricing
- [Gasoline Price API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/gasoline-price-api): Retail and wholesale gasoline pricing
- [Commodity Data API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/commodity-data-api): Broad energy commodity price data via REST
- [Energy Data API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/energy-data-api): Energy market data across crude, gas, refined products, and carbon
- [Market Data API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/real-time-market-data-api): Source-timestamped commodity values with source-dependent refresh cadence
- [Python Oil API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/python-oil-api): Get oil prices in Python with the official SDK
- [Node.js Oil API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/nodejs-oil-api): Get oil prices in JavaScript/Node.js with the official SDK

## Comparisons

- [vs Bloomberg](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/bloomberg): OilPriceAPI as a Bloomberg alternative at a fraction of the cost
- [vs EIA](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/eia): Real-time global energy prices vs free U.S. government statistics
- [vs Trading Economics](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/tradingeconomics): Energy-specialist API vs broad macro data platform
- [vs API-Ninjas](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/api-ninjas): Energy-specialist depth vs general-purpose API marketplace
- [vs RapidAPI oil-price APIs](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/rapidapi): First-party energy data vs third-party API marketplace
- [vs Platts](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/platts): Comparison with S&P Global Platts
- [vs Refinitiv](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/refinitiv): Comparison with Refinitiv Eikon
- [vs Alpha Vantage](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/alpha-vantage): Energy-specific vs general market data
- [vs Quandl / Nasdaq Data Link](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/quandl): Specialized energy API vs general financial data platform
- [vs Argus Media](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/argus-media): Developer-friendly API vs traditional price reporting agency
- [vs OPIS](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs/opis): Real-time API vs OPIS fuel pricing
- [All Comparisons](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/vs): Full list of API comparisons

## Industry Solutions

- [Commodity Trading](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/solutions/commodity-trading): Real-time feeds for trading desks
- [Aviation Fuel](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/solutions/aviation-fuel): Jet fuel pricing for airlines and FBOs
- [Maritime Bunker Fuel](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/for/maritime): Source-timestamped VLSFO, MGO, and HFO pricing workflows for shipping
- [Fintech](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/solutions/fintech): Embed energy data in financial products
- [Oilfield Services](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/solutions/oilfield-services): Pricing data for upstream operations
- [EU Carbon Futures API](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/eu-carbon-futures-api): EUA spot and EU ETS forward-curve data via REST

## Company

- [About](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/about): Company background, mission, and team
- [Blog](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/blog): Market insights, API tutorials, and product updates
- [Support](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/support): Contact and help resources
- [Data Quality](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/data-quality): How we source, validate, and deliver accurate prices
- [Security](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/security): Infrastructure and data security practices
- [Terms of Service](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/terms): Usage policies
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/privacy): Data handling practices

## Optional

- [Historical Prices](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/historical-prices): Access up to 1 year of historical data
- [Oil Price Chart](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/oil-price-chart): Interactive price visualization
- [Fuel Surcharge Calculator Widget](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/widgets/fuel-surcharge-calculator): Embeddable calculator
- [Oil Price Ticker Widget](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/widgets/oil-price-ticker): Real-time price ticker for websites
- [Diesel Prices by State](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/diesel-prices): US retail diesel prices
- [OPEC Production Data](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/data/production/opec): OPEC member country output
- [US Rig Count](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/live/us-rig-count): Baker Hughes active rig count
- [API Number Lookup](https://www.oilpriceapi.com/data/api-number-lookup): US well identification numbers