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.

Interactive Charts • Real-Time Data • 48 Years of History

Oil Price Chart

Live interactive oil price charts for WTI, Brent Crude and Natural Gas. View historical price trends from 1976 to today, compare benchmarks, and export data via API.

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Real-Time Updates

Live oil price charts updated every 5 minutes from NYMEX and ICE futures markets

48 Years of History

Annual averages from 1976 plus daily spot prices for the past year across all timeframes

Export via API

Download historical price data in JSON format via REST API for your applications

WTI Crude Oil Price Chart

Live WTI Price

Brent Crude Oil Price Chart

Live Brent Price

Natural Gas Price Chart

Live Gas Price

Understanding Oil Price Charts

How to Read Oil Price Charts

Oil price charts display the price per barrel over time. The vertical axis shows the price in USD per barrel, while the horizontal axis shows the time period. Rising trends indicate increasing oil prices (bullish), while declining trends show falling prices (bearish).

Sharp spikes often correspond to geopolitical events, OPEC decisions, or major supply disruptions. Use the timeframe selector above each chart to switch between views.

Chart Timeframes

1 Month / 3 Months: Daily spot prices for short-term analysis
1 Year: Full year of daily prices showing seasonal patterns
5 Year / MAX: Annual averages from Energy Institute data (back to 1976)

Oil Price Chart FAQ

How do I view live oil price charts?

The interactive charts above display live data for WTI, Brent, and Natural Gas. Charts update every 5 minutes with the latest futures prices. Select different timeframes (1M, 3M, 1Y, 5Y, MAX) to view historical trends going back to 1976.

Can I export oil price chart data?

Yes! Access the same data via our REST API in JSON format. Historical data is available with flexible date ranges and intervals (daily, weekly, monthly). Start with a 7-day free trial with 10,000 requests. No credit card required.

What oil benchmarks can I chart?

This page shows WTI, Brent, and Natural Gas charts. Our API provides access to 25+ additional commodities including Dubai Crude, OPEC Basket, coal, LNG, marine fuels, and refined products. Visit our commodities page for the full list.

Integrate Oil Price Charts Into Your Application

Access the same real-time data powering these charts. Perfect for trading platforms, financial dashboards, and market research.

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Get Historical Price Data for Charts:

curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/past_year \
  -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -d 'by_code=WTI_USD&interval=daily'

# Returns daily WTI prices for charting

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