U.S. Energy Information Administration Petroleum Statistics API

2021-07-06 updated API from the U.S. Department of Energy provides machine-readable data on crude oil reserves, production, refining, trade, stocks, prices, and consumption. The dataset covers multiple fuel types including Heating Oil, Diesel, Kerosene, Crude oil, and Gasoline. Users must register for an API key to access the data.

Use Cases

• Model crude oil price movements using historical price series and stock level data.
• Analyze trade flows by comparing import and export volumes for specific fuels like Jet Fuel or Propane.
• Forecast refining output and capacity utilization based on production and processing data.
• Assess consumption trends for Gasoline and Diesel across different sales periods.

Strengths

• Data is provided by the authoritative U.S. Department of Energy.
• Covers 13 distinct fuel and product categories, including Crude oil, Gasoline, and Biofuels.
• Available in a machine-readable format via API for programmatic access.

Limitations

• Specific data volume (rows, columns) and temporal coverage are not disclosed in the input.
• The last update was in July 2021, which may limit analysis of recent market events.
• Data access requires registration and an API key, adding a step before use.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Collection Method

Data gathered via the EIA API from official government sources.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2021-07-06; update frequency is unknown.

Geography

Presumably United States, but spatial coverage is not explicitly stated.