OPIS Alternative for
Oil & Fuel Price Data
Need crude oil and fuel prices without enterprise subscriptions? Get market data via REST API from $19/month.
Comparison: OPIS vs OilPriceAPI
| Feature | OPIS | OilPriceAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Enterprise only | $19/mo self-serve |
| Crude Oil Prices | ||
| REST API | Limited | |
| Python SDK | ||
| Retail Fuel Prices | ||
| Rack Pricing |
Use OPIS If You Need:
- Retail fuel station prices
- Rack and wholesale pricing
- US regional fuel markets
Use OilPriceAPI If You Need:
- Crude oil benchmark prices
- REST API for your application
- Python SDK included
Python SDK Included
pip install oilpriceapi
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI("your_api_key")
price = client.get_price("WTI_CRUDE_USD")OilPriceAPI vs OPIS: feature-by-feature
| Dimension | OilPriceAPI | OPIS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free tier; see pricing page | Enterprise license / contact sales |
| Data type | Market & exchange energy prices via API | Proprietary OPIS price ASSESSMENTS (esp. refined/retail fuels) |
| Access model | REST API + WebSocket + SDKs | Licensed feed / reports |
| Integration time | API key + JSON — under an hour | Enterprise onboarding + license |
| Assessed benchmarks | Not an assessment provider | Industry rack/spot fuel assessments |
| Update cadence | ~5 min + WebSocket | Assessment windows + reports |
When to choose each
Choose OilPriceAPI when…
- You need tradable/market energy + retail fuel prices via API, cheaply and fast.
- REST/WebSocket + SDKs, hour-long integration, free tier to evaluate.
Choose OPIS when…
- You specifically need official OPIS rack/spot fuel ASSESSMENTS for contracts or settlement — OilPriceAPI is not a substitute for the OPIS assessment methodology.
- Your downstream/retail-fuel workflow is built on OPIS benchmarks.
OilPriceAPI vs OPIS: FAQ
Is OilPriceAPI a replacement for OPIS fuel assessments?
No. OPIS is a proprietary price assessment provider, best known for rack and retail fuel assessments produced by its own methodology. OilPriceAPI provides market and exchange-based energy prices via API and is not a substitute for OPIS's official assessment methodology. If your contracts, rack pricing, or settlements reference OPIS assessments, you still need OPIS for that.
What oil and energy data does OilPriceAPI cover?
Global energy benchmarks including WTI crude (WTI_CRUDE_USD), Brent crude (BRENT_CRUDE_USD), Henry Hub and UK natural gas, RBOB gasoline, marine fuels, per-state US retail gasoline and diesel, and drilling intelligence such as well permits and DUC wells.
Does OilPriceAPI provide retail or rack fuel prices?
OilPriceAPI offers per-state US retail gasoline and diesel prices and RBOB gasoline. It does not produce OPIS-style rack or spot fuel assessments; those are OPIS's proprietary assessed benchmarks. Use OilPriceAPI for market-based fuel prices via API, and OPIS when you specifically need its assessed rack/spot benchmarks.
How often does OilPriceAPI update, and how do I access it?
Prices update approximately every 5 minutes, with real-time updates over WebSocket in addition to a REST API. There are official SDKs for Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, and Ruby, and price codes are human-readable.
How much does OilPriceAPI cost compared to OPIS?
OilPriceAPI has a free tier with self-serve signup and paid plans listed on our pricing page. OPIS is sold through enterprise licensing and contract sales. OilPriceAPI is built for fast, low-cost programmatic access rather than licensed assessment reports.
When should I choose OPIS instead of OilPriceAPI?
Choose OPIS when you specifically need its official rack or spot fuel assessments for contract pricing or settlement, or when your downstream/retail-fuel workflow is built on OPIS benchmarks. Choose OilPriceAPI when you need market-based energy and retail fuel prices delivered quickly via API with SDKs and a free tier to evaluate.