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.
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
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View forward curves for Brent and WTI crude oil futures. Futures charts show the expected price for each delivery month, revealing whether the market is in contango (upward slope) or backwardation (downward slope).
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NYMEX WTI crude oil futures curve. Compare settlement prices across contract months for trading and hedging decisions.
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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, Natural Gas, Heating Oil, Diesel, and Jet Fuel charts. Our API provides access to 100+ additional commodities including Dubai Crude, OPEC Basket, coal, LNG, marine fuels, and refined products. Visit our commodities page for the full list.
What affects oil prices?
Oil prices are driven by supply and demand fundamentals, OPEC+ production decisions, geopolitical events (wars, sanctions, trade disputes), economic growth indicators, US dollar strength, inventory reports (EIA weekly), seasonal demand patterns, and speculative positioning in futures markets. Major disruptions like the Iran-Israel conflict in March 2026 can cause rapid price spikes.
What is the difference between WTI and Brent crude oil?
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is the North American crude oil benchmark, traded on NYMEX and delivered at Cushing, Oklahoma. Brent Crude is the international benchmark, traded on ICE and based on North Sea production. Brent typically trades at a premium to WTI. Use our Brent-WTI Spread tool to track the difference.
What are crude oil futures?
Crude oil futures are standardized contracts to buy or sell a specific quantity of oil at a predetermined price on a future date. They trade on exchanges like NYMEX (WTI) and ICE (Brent). The futures curve shows prices for different delivery months — when near-term contracts are cheaper than far-dated ones, the market is in contango; the reverse is backwardation. View our Brent futures curve for live data.
How do I read oil price charts?
The vertical (Y) axis shows price per barrel in USD. The horizontal (X) axis shows time. Green areas indicate prices above the period average; red areas show prices below. Use the timeframe buttons (1W, 1M, 3M, 1Y, 5Y, MAX) to zoom in on recent moves or zoom out for long-term trends. The statistics panel shows the high, low, and average for each timeframe.
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.
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