Fuel Price API for Logistics & Shipping
Optimize your shipping rates with real-time fuel price data. Calculate accurate surcharges, forecast costs, and stay competitive with dynamic pricing.
The Challenge: Volatile Fuel Costs
Manual price tracking leads to outdated fuel surcharges and lost revenue
Fixed pricing models can't adapt to rapid fuel price changes
Complex calculations across different fuel types and regions
The Solution: Automated Fuel Pricing
Real-time API integration updates your fuel surcharges automatically
Dynamic pricing algorithms adjust rates based on current fuel costs
Unified data source for marine bunker, jet fuel, and diesel prices
Complete Fuel Price Coverage for All Transport Modes
Marine Shipping
- IFO 380/180 Bunker Fuel
- MGO (Marine Gas Oil)
- VLSFO (Low Sulfur)
- Major port prices
Air Freight
- Jet A-1 Fuel
- Jet A (US markets)
- Regional variations
- Airport-specific data
Road Transport
- Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
- Gasoline (Regular/Premium)
- Natural Gas (CNG/LNG)
- Regional price indexes
Fuel Surcharge Calculator Demo
API Response Example
{
"fuel_prices": {
"diesel_usd": 3.45,
"bunker_ifo380": 485.50,
"jet_a1": 2.89
},
"surcharge_rates": {
"road_transport": "12.5%",
"ocean_freight": "18.2%",
"air_cargo": "23.8%"
},
"effective_date": "2024-12-20T12:00:00Z"
}Without Our API
- Base Shipping Rate:$1,000
- Fixed Fuel Surcharge (15%):$150
- Total:$1,150
With Dynamic Pricing
- Base Shipping Rate:$1,000
- Dynamic Surcharge (12.5%):$125
- Total:$1,125
Customer saves $25 per shipment with accurate fuel pricing
Easy Integration in 3 Steps
Get API Access
Sign up for free and get your API key instantly. Test with 1,000 free requests.
Integrate API
Use our SDKs or REST API to fetch real-time fuel prices in your system.
Automate Pricing
Update fuel surcharges automatically and optimize your shipping rates.
Quick Integration Example
// Calculate dynamic fuel surcharge
const calculateFuelSurcharge = async (baseRate, fuelType, distance) => {
const response = await fetch(`https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/${fuelType}`, {
headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const { price } = await response.json();
// Your custom surcharge formula
const fuelCost = (price * distance * 0.085); // gallons per mile
const surchargePercent = (fuelCost / baseRate) * 100;
return {
fuelPrice: price,
surcharge: surchargePercent.toFixed(2),
totalCost: baseRate * (1 + surchargePercent / 100)
};
};Accurate Pricing
Calculate fuel surcharges based on real market prices, not outdated tables.
Cost Forecasting
Use historical data to predict fuel costs and optimize route planning.
Competitive Edge
Offer transparent, fair pricing that adjusts with market conditions.
Instant Updates
Fuel prices updated every 5 minutes across all transport modes.
Global Coverage
Access fuel prices for major ports, airports, and regions worldwide.
Easy Integration
REST API with SDKs for all major programming languages.
Success Story
"Implementing Oil Price API's fuel data reduced our pricing disputes by 85% and improved our margins by 3.2%. The automated surcharge calculations save our team 20 hours per week."
Michael Chen
VP Operations, Global Logistics Inc.
Common Questions
Which fuel types do you cover?
We provide real-time prices for diesel, gasoline, jet fuel (A-1 and A), marine bunker fuels (IFO, MGO, VLSFO), natural gas (CNG/LNG), and more. Coverage includes major ports, airports, and regional markets globally.
How often are prices updated?
Fuel prices are updated every 5 minutes during market hours. We aggregate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Historical data is available for trend analysis and forecasting.
Can I set up automatic surcharge adjustments?
Yes! Our webhook system can notify your application when fuel prices change by a specified threshold. Many clients update their surcharges daily or weekly based on average fuel costs.
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