# S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP provides direct access to over 12,000 daily price assessments from Platts. It lets your AI agent pull real-time and historical data for crude oil, natural gas, electricity, coal, metals, and agricultural commodities. It is the industry standard for commodity trading and market intelligence.

## Overview
- **Category:** industry-titans
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wOMJN1fYTp8xL3nD9vdcVytdzfsd6NfxFwuVXDzs/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** commodity-pricing, market-intelligence, benchmarks, trading-data, energy-markets, financial-data

## Description

Imagine you are trying to figure out the current spread between WTI crude and Brent, or you need to know exactly how much a ton of urea fertilizer costs in a specific region right now. Usually, this means jumping between multiple terminals, downloading PDFs, and manually cross-referencing different benchmarks. This Connector changes that by giving your AI client a direct line to the S&P Global Commodity Insights API. Instead of hunting for data, you just ask your agent to pull the latest prices for specific hubs like Henry Hub or TTF. It handles the heavy lifting of fetching historical trends, methodology documents, and energy transition metrics like carbon credit prices. Because Vinkius makes it so easy to connect these types of enterprise-grade data feeds, you can turn your AI into a high-speed commodity analyst. You get the raw numbers you need to make trading decisions or update procurement costs without the usual friction of manual data entry.

## Tools

### get_assessment_methodology
Retrieve the specific calculation methods and specifications for any price assessment code. Use this to understand how a benchmark is derived.

### list_commodity_categories
Browse the full scope of available categories including energy, metals, and agriculture. This helps you see what data is available.

### get_agriculture_prices
Get current prices for crops like wheat and corn or fertilizers like Urea and Potash. This helps you track food commodity pricing.

### get_coal_prices
Fetch benchmark prices for thermal and metallurgical coal from hubs like Newcastle or API2. This is useful for monitoring coal market trends.

### get_crude_oil_prices
Get spot and forward assessments for major grades like WTI, Brent, and Dubai. This provides immediate oil market pricing.

### get_energy_transition_data
Pull market data for carbon credits, battery metals like lithium, and green hydrogen. This supports sustainability and ESG reporting.

### get_historical_commodity_prices
Retrieve price data over specific date ranges for trend analysis and backtesting. Use this to see how a commodity has moved over time.

### get_metals_prices
Access price assessments for base metals like copper and precious metals like gold. This tracks the global metals market.

### get_natural_gas_prices
Get current pricing for global gas hubs including Henry Hub, TTF, and JKM. This provides real-time gas market assessments.

### get_petrochemicals_prices
Fetch prices for chemical feedstocks like ethylene, propylene, and benzene. This is key for tracking chemical market benchmarks.

### get_power_prices
Query wholesale electricity prices for markets like PJM, ERCOT, and European hubs. This gives you a view of the global power market.

### get_refined_products_prices
Track global prices for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products. This covers the downstream petroleum market.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the current price of WTI crude?
```

**Response:** 
```
Fetching latest WTI Cushing crude assessment... 

**Current WTI Assessment:** $78.45/bbl

**Market Context:**
* The benchmark has been relatively stable this week, trading in a $77-79/bbl range.
* Market participants are currently monitoring OPEC+ production decisions and US inventory levels.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Give me the current natural gas prices for Henry Hub and TTF.
```

**Response:** 
```
Retrieving gas hub assessments...

| Hub | Current Price |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Henry Hub (US)** | $2.85/MMBtu |
| **TTF (Netherlands)** | €28.50/MWh (approx. $8.90/MMBtu) |

**Analysis:** The spread between US and European gas remains elevated due to strong Asian LNG demand and European storage dynamics.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the current prices for carbon credits (EUA)?
```

**Response:** 
```
Fetching EU Allowance (EUA) carbon credit assessment...

**Current EUA Price:** €68.50/tonne CO2

**Recent Trends:**
* Prices have been volatile this month, ranging between €65-72/tonne.
* Markets are currently digesting EU energy policy updates and industrial demand forecasts.
* **UK ETS:** Trading at a slight discount at £45.20/tonne.
```

## Capabilities

### Fetch real-time commodity prices
Get the latest spot and forward prices for energy, metals, and agricultural goods.

### Pull historical price trends
Retrieve price data over specific date ranges to analyze market movements over time.

### Access energy transition data
Query data on carbon credits, battery metals, and green hydrogen assessments.

### Retrieve benchmark methodologies
Get the exact calculation methods and specifications for any specific price assessment.

### Browse the full commodity catalog
Explore all available categories and benchmarks covered by the S&P Global Platts data.

## Use Cases

### Arbitrage Hunting
An energy trader asks the agent for the spread between Henry Hub and TTF gas prices to find immediate trading opportunities using get_natural_gas_prices.

### Procurement Planning
A manufacturing lead uses the agent to track the price of aluminum and copper over the last quarter to time a large order using get_metals_prices.

### ESG Auditing
A sustainability lead checks the current price of EUA carbon credits to update their annual emissions budget using get_energy_transition_data.

### Market Research
An analyst requests a daily price history for Newcastle coal to build a forecast for next year's heating costs using get_historical_commodity_prices.

## Benefits

- Faster data retrieval: Stop manual searching and get WTI or Brent prices instantly with get_crude_oil_prices.
- Accurate trend analysis: Use get_historical_commodity_prices to see how prices have shifted over months or years.
- Better procurement timing: Track feedstock costs like ethylene using get_petrochemicals_prices to optimize buying windows.
- Simplified ESG reporting: Monitor carbon credits and battery metals with get_energy_transition_data for sustainability goals.
- Verified methodologies: Get the exact specs for any benchmark using get_assessment_methodology to ensure your data is compliant.
- Comprehensive coverage: Access everything from agriculture and metals to power and refined products in one place.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get instant, accurate commodity data directly in your chat interface.

1. Subscribe to the Connector and obtain your S&P Global Commodity Insights API key.
2. Enter your API key into your AI client configuration via Vinkius.
3. Ask your agent for specific prices, trends, or methodology documents.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP to track oil prices?**
Yes, you can use it to get real-time and historical assessments for major grades like WTI, Brent, and Dubai, as well as hundreds of other regional grades.

**Does S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP include agricultural data?**
Yes, it covers a wide range of agricultural commodities including wheat, corn, soybeans, and fertilizers like Urea and Potash.

**Can I get historical data with S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP?**
Yes, you can pull historical price data over specific date ranges to analyze trends for any commodity in the catalog.

**Does S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP provide carbon credit prices?**
Yes, it provides assessments for carbon credits like EUA and RINs, which are essential for energy transition and sustainability reporting.

**Is S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP good for energy trading?**
It is a primary tool for energy traders who need to monitor wholesale prices at major hubs like Henry Hub, TTF, and JKM.

**Can I see the methodology for a specific price with S&P Global Commodity Insights MCP?**
Yes, you can retrieve the specific calculation methods and specification documents for any price assessment code directly.

**What commodity types and benchmarks are covered?**
The API covers over 12,000 daily price assessments across: Crude Oil (WTI, Brent, Dubai, Mars, WCS + hundreds of grades), Natural Gas (Henry Hub, TTF, NBP, JKM), Electric Power (PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, European markets), Coal (Newcastle, API2, API4), Refined Products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel), Petrochemicals (ethylene, propylene, benzene), Metals (copper, aluminum, gold, steel), Agriculture (wheat, corn, soybeans, fertilizers), and Energy Transition (carbon credits, battery metals, RECs).

**How do I get an S&P Global Commodity Insights API key?**
API access requires an active S&P Global Commodity Insights subscription. Contact your S&P Global account manager or visit https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights to discuss licensing options. Once licensed, you'll receive API credentials through your SSO (Single Sign-On) account. The authentication uses Bearer tokens generated via the /auth/api endpoint with your SSO email and password.

**Are the prices real-time or delayed?**
S&P Global Platts price assessments are published daily based on market activity. Most assessments reflect same-day or next-day values depending on the commodity and market. Some benchmarks (especially power markets) may have intra-day updates. Historical data is available for backtesting and trend analysis with flexible date range queries. The exact publication timing varies by commodity — crude oil and gas benchmarks are typically available by end of trading day.

**Can I query historical prices for trend analysis?**
Yes! Use the `get_historical_commodity_prices` tool with a specific commodity identifier, start date, and optional end date. You can query daily, weekly, or monthly aggregated data. For example, to get WTI crude prices for the last 30 days, use commodity='crude-oil', start_date='2026-03-08'. The API provides extensive historical data suitable for backtesting, trend analysis, and market research.