Accurate crude oil prices with full historical data. Integrate in under 10 minutes.
100 free requests/month forever · Setup in 5 minutes
| 12.5M+ | API requests served |
| 99.9% | Uptime SLA |
| 2,847+ | Active developers |
| <100ms | Typical response time |
Brent and WTI prices from trusted financial sources, normalized and updated every 5 minutes. One REST API—live latest price, recent ticks, and full history (day, week, month, year). SSL-only, keys stored securely, no lock-in.
- Latest price — Single endpoint for current Brent (or WTI). 1–5 minute delay from live markets.
- Recent series — Last 100 points for charts and dashboards.
- Historical ranges — Past 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or 365 days in one call.
- Simple JSON — Same response shape across endpoints. Works in any language.
- Predictable quotas — Clear limits per plan. No surprise overages.
Use it for trading UIs, risk models, reporting, internal dashboards, or any app that needs reliable oil price data.
1. Get your API key → Sign up free (no credit card)
2. Call the API:
curl https://www.crudepriceapi.com/api/prices/latest \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json'3. Use the JSON in your app. Full docs available after signup.
💡 No key yet? Get a free API key in 30 seconds and start testing.
| Method | Endpoint | What you get |
|---|---|---|
GET |
/latest |
Current Brent (or WTI) price |
GET |
/prices |
Last 100 Brent prices (e.g. for charts) |
GET |
/past_day |
Last 24 hours |
GET |
/past_week |
Last 7 days |
GET |
/past_month |
Last 30 days |
GET |
/past_year |
Last 365 days |
All responses are JSON. Auth: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY. Full request/response details in the documentation (after you have a key).
Start free. Upgrade only when you need more.
| Plan | Billing | Requests/month | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100 | Trying it out, small projects |
| Starter | $192/yr ($16/mo) | 10,000 | Apps & internal tools |
| Growth | $480/yr ($40/mo) | 25,000 | Higher traffic, analytics |
| Premium | $960/yr ($80/mo) | 100,000 | High volume, dashboards |
All paid plans: SSL, 99.9% uptime SLA, full docs, no hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
"Crude Price API has been a game-changer for our trading platform. The real-time updates every 5 minutes and comprehensive historical data have significantly improved our decision-making process. The API is fast, reliable, and the documentation is excellent."
— Sarah Chen, Lead Developer @ EnergyTrading Solutions
Is there really a free tier? How many requests?
Yes. The free tier includes 100 API requests per month at no cost, forever. No credit card required and no hidden fees. Ideal for testing and small projects.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. You can sign up and use the free tier without entering a credit card. We only ask for payment when you choose a paid plan.
What’s the difference between Brent and WTI?
Brent and WTI are two major crude oil benchmarks. We support both; the default in most endpoints is Brent. You can request WTI where the API supports it—check the docs for the exact parameter.
How often are prices updated?
Prices are updated every 5 minutes. There can be a 1–5 minute delay from live market data. For most applications (dashboards, reporting, internal tools) this is sufficient.
Where does the data come from?
We aggregate from multiple trusted financial data sources and normalize the feed. All requests are over SSL; we follow standard practices for security and data protection.
What happens if I exceed my plan’s request limit?
You’ll get a clear rate-limit response. You can upgrade your plan at any time to get a higher quota. There are no surprise overage charges—usage is capped to your plan.
Can I cancel or change my plan?
Yes. You can cancel or change your plan anytime. No long-term commitment. If you’re on a paid plan and cancel, you keep access until the end of the billing period.
How do I get help or support?
We respond within 24 hours. Documentation and code examples are available for all plans. Premium plans include priority support. Contact details are in your account and on our site.
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