Futures API · NYMEX

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Futures API - Real-Time Quotes & Historical Data

Access real-time futures quotes, OHLCV historical data and WebSocket streams for Crude Oil Futures (CL) on NYMEX. Free API key included.

  • Real-time quote for CL on NYMEX
  • OHLCV historical K-line data from 1-min to monthly
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time price updates
  • Free API key to start - simple REST & WebSocket access
import requests
import pandas as pd

# kType = bar interval (1 = 1-minute ... 10 = monthly, see docs)
url = "https://api.itick.org/future/kline"
params = {"region": "US", "code": "CL", "kType": 8, "limit": 500}
headers = {"accept": "application/json", "token": "YOUR_API_TOKEN"}

bars = requests.get(url, params=params, headers=headers, timeout=10).json()["data"]
df = pd.DataFrame(bars).rename(columns={
    "t": "time", "o": "open", "h": "high", "l": "low", "c": "close", "v": "volume"
})
df["time"] = pd.to_datetime(df["time"], unit="ms")
df.to_csv("CL_ohlcv.csv", index=False)
print(df.tail())
Crude Oil Futures
89.65-1.18 (-1.30%)
Code: CLExchange: NYMEXCurrency: USDUpdated: 2026-11-09 08:40:03 UTC
Open90.45
High91.42
Low89.29
Prev Close90.83
Volume34,349
Turnover3,099,829
1W Change-6.50%
1M Change-9.46%

AboutCrude Oil Futures

Crude Oil futures (CL) are traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). They are the world's most actively traded commodity futures, serving as a benchmark for global oil prices.

API Access

Use the REST and WebSocket endpoints below with your API token.

REST Endpointhttps://api.itick.org/future/quote?region=US&code=CL
WebSocket Endpointwss://api.itick.org/future

Get Crude Oil Futures (CL) data with Python

Query real-time futures quotes and historical data for CL via REST API.

  1. Sign up and get your free API token
  2. Use the /future/quote endpoint for real-time prices
  3. Use /future/kline for historical bars
import requests
import pandas as pd

# kType = bar interval (1 = 1-minute ... 10 = monthly, see docs)
url = "https://api.itick.org/future/kline"
params = {"region": "US", "code": "CL", "kType": 8, "limit": 500}
headers = {"accept": "application/json", "token": "YOUR_API_TOKEN"}

bars = requests.get(url, params=params, headers=headers, timeout=10).json()["data"]
df = pd.DataFrame(bars).rename(columns={
    "t": "time", "o": "open", "h": "high", "l": "low", "c": "close", "v": "volume"
})
df["time"] = pd.to_datetime(df["time"], unit="ms")
df.to_csv("CL_ohlcv.csv", index=False)
print(df.tail())

FAQ: Crude Oil Futures (CL) Futures Data API

How do I get real-time Crude Oil Futures (CL) price data?

Sign up for a free iTick account, get your API token, and call the /future/quote endpoint with region=US&code=CL. You can also subscribe via WebSocket for live streaming updates.

What data is available for Crude Oil Futures (CL)?

iTick provides real-time quotes (price, bid/ask, volume), OHLCV K-line bars from 1-minute to monthly, and tick-by-tick trade data for Crude Oil Futures on NYMEX.

Is there a free plan for Crude Oil Futures (CL) data?

Yes. iTick offers a free plan that includes real-time quotes, historical K-line and tick data for personal use and evaluation. Paid plans add higher rate limits and commercial usage rights.

How do I access Crude Oil Futures (CL) historical data?

Use the /future/kline endpoint with region=US&code=CL and choose your interval via the kType parameter (1=1min, 8=daily, etc.).

What is the latest price of Crude Oil Futures (CL)?

As of 2026-11-09 08:40:03 UTC, the latest price of Crude Oil Futures (CL) is 89.65 USD.

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