International Crude Oil Price Query [Historical]

Tool Introduction

“International Crude Oil Price Query [Historical]” is a powerful online tool designed to help users quickly and conveniently query historical trading data for major international crude oil varieties worldwide. This tool supports querying daily detailed price information for WTI (West Texas Intermediate) and Brent (Brent Crude) — two major international benchmark crude oils — within a specified date range, including opening price, closing price, highest price, lowest price, change percentage, and trade volume, providing valuable data support for investors, researchers, and market analysts.

Introduction to WTI and Brent Crude Oil

• WTI (West Texas Intermediate) Crude Oil: Primarily produced in the United States, it is the benchmark for crude oil pricing in North America. WTI crude oil is typically traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). It is characterized by a high API gravity and low sulfur content, considered a high-quality light sweet crude oil. Due to its geographical location and transportation limitations, WTI prices can sometimes be influenced by domestic supply and demand in the United States.
• Brent Crude Oil: Primarily produced in the North Sea region, it is the benchmark for crude oil pricing in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and is also widely referenced in international markets. Brent crude oil is typically traded on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE Futures Europe) in London. It is also a light sweet crude oil, but its API gravity is slightly lower than WTI. Brent crude oil has higher global liquidity and better reflects the overall supply and demand situation in the international crude oil market.

How to Use

1. Visit the “International Crude Oil Price Query [Historical]” tool page.
2. In the “Crude Oil Code” input box, enter the crude oil code you wish to query. Currently supported codes are: wti (West Texas Intermediate crude oil) and blt (Brent crude oil). The default value is wti.
3. In the “Start Time” input box, enter the start date you wish to query. The date format must be YYYYMMDD (e.g., 20250101).
4. In the “End Time” input box, enter the end date you wish to query. The date format must be YYYYMMDD (e.g., 20250201). The end time should not be earlier than the start time.
5. Click the query button, and the tool will display the corresponding historical crude oil price data below based on your input parameters.

Input Parameter Format and Requirements:

• Crude Oil Code (code): Required, accepts wti or blt.
• Start Time (beginDate): Required, date format is YYYYMMDD (8 digits), e.g., 20250101.
• End Time (endDate): Required, date format is YYYYMMDD (8 digits), e.g., 20250201.

Output Result Format:

The query results will be presented in a clear table format, including the following fields: Date (day), Crude Oil Code (code), Opening Price of the Day (open_price), Closing Price of the Day (close_price), Maximum Value (max), Minimum Value (min), Change Percentage (diff), Trade Volume (trade_num).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What types of crude oil historical prices are supported for querying?
  A: This tool currently supports querying historical price data for two major international benchmark crude oils: WTI (West Texas Intermediate crude oil) and Brent (Brent crude oil).
• Q: Are there specific requirements for the date input format?
  A: Both the start time and end time must strictly follow the 8-digit YYYYMMDD format. For example, to query data for January 1, 2025, you should enter 20250101.
• Q: Why can't I find data for certain dates?
  A: Data might be missing due to the following reasons: the date is a non-trading day (e.g., weekend or public holiday), the data source temporarily did not provide data for that date, or the date you entered is outside the searchable historical range.

Important Notes

• Please ensure that the entered crude oil code (wti or blt) is spelled correctly, otherwise data may not be retrieved.
• The start time and end time must be in a valid 8-digit date format (YYYYMMDD), and the start time cannot be later than the end time.
• The query results are historical trading data, for reference only, and do not constitute any investment advice. Crude oil market prices fluctuate sharply, please make decisions carefully.
• Data updates may have some delay; please refer to official authoritative releases.