Narwhal API
Oil references and public energy history alongside spot metals
OilPriceAPI vs Commodities-API
OilPriceAPI lists energy series and adds futures on Professional. Commodities-API lists 800+ commodities and 170 currencies. Narwhal is a third option for WTI and Brent references derived from futures markets, EIA daily history and spot metals, without futures or dealer prices.
Decision
Choose OilPriceAPI for its energy series and Professional futures access. Choose Commodities-API for its broader symbol catalogue. Choose Narwhal as a third option for oil references, EIA history and spot metals alongside economics and FX.
Provider shortlist
Oil references, futures and dealer prices are different products. Narwhal API is owned and operated by Nusantara Ventures, LLC.
OilPriceAPI
Energy series with futures on Professional
Commodities-API
A broad commodity symbol catalogue with hosted MCP
Compare the options
Best fit is not feature parity. Check the evidence and limitation together.
| Provider | Best for | Evidence checked | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narwhal API | Oil references and public energy history alongside spot metals | WTI and Brent references are derived from futures markets. Coverage includes daily EIA oil and gas history, weekly US fuels and spot metals. | No futures or dealer prices. Free spot prices return the previous day's close. |
| OilPriceAPI | Energy series with futures on Professional | Developer costs $19 a month for 10,000 requests and one-year history. Professional adds futures, supported WebSocket streams and full history. | Plans grant no data rights. Commercial redisplay needs separate clearance from each series' source. |
| Commodities-API | A broad commodity symbol catalogue with hosted MCP | Lists 800+ commodities and 170 currencies. Pro costs $49.99 a month for 1,000 calls and 10-minute updates. Hosted MCP is included. | No ongoing free tier. Pro Plus costs $99.99 a month for 10,000 calls and 60-second updates. |
Choose by requirement
Name the required price
Narwhal's WTI and Brent references are derived from futures markets. Narwhal does not provide futures or dealer prices. OilPriceAPI includes futures on Professional.
Compare quotas and history
OilPriceAPI Developer includes one-year history. Commodities-API lists history for most symbols from January 1969. Narwhal history access depends on plan and available records.
Check rights before redisplay
OilPriceAPI grants no rights in the underlying data on any plan. Narwhal Free allows commercial apps; resale needs Enterprise.
Sources and review date
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