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.

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terminal

# Get current WTI crude oil price
curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/latest?by_code=WTI_USD \
  -H "Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY"

# Response
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "price": 71.45,
    "formatted": "$71.45",
    "currency": "USD",
    "code": "WTI_USD",
    "name": "WTI Crude Oil",
    "unit": "barrel",
    "updated_at": "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z"
  }
}

What's Included in Your Free Trial

Real-Time WTI Data

Live West Texas Intermediate prices updated every 5 minutes

Historical Data

Access 40+ years of WTI price history

Simple REST API

JSON responses, SDKs for Python & Node.js

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About WTI Crude Oil

What is WTI?

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is the primary crude oil benchmark for North America. It's a light, sweet crude with low sulfur content (0.24%) and high API gravity (39.6°).

Traded on NYMEX (CME Group)
Delivered to Cushing, Oklahoma
Most liquid oil futures contract

API Endpoints

GET /v1/prices/latest

?by_code=WTI_USD

GET /v1/prices/past_day

?by_code=WTI_USD

GET /v1/prices/history

?by_code=WTI_USD&start=2024-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the WTI API free trial?

The 7-day free trial includes 10,000 API calls to access real-time WTI crude oil prices, historical data, and all standard endpoints. No credit card required to start.

How do I get WTI prices via API?

After signing up, use the endpoint GET /v1/prices/latest?by_code=WTI_USD with your API token. The response includes the current WTI price in USD per barrel, updated every 5 minutes.

What is the WTI crude oil benchmark?

WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is the primary oil benchmark for North America. It is a light, sweet crude oil with low sulfur content, traded on NYMEX and delivered to Cushing, Oklahoma.

How often is WTI price data updated?

WTI prices are updated every 5 minutes during market hours. Paid plans with WebSocket support offer real-time streaming updates.

Related Resources

Live WTI Price →WTI vs Brent Guide →View Pricing Plans →API Documentation →

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