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Russian Motor Oil Prices Surge as Supply Tightens
Russian Motor Oil Prices Surge as Supply Tightens Russia’s motor oil market is showing signs of increasing strain as refinery disruptions and tighter access to
Castrol Cooling Fluids Validated for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
Castrol Cooling Fluids Validated for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure Castrol announced that two of its direct-to-chip cooling fluids, Castrol ON PG25 and PG25T, have been validated
HYPERFUELS Targets Ethanol-Free Gasoline Market with Renewable Isobutanol
HYPERFUELS Targets Ethanol-Free Gasoline Market with Renewable Isobutanol HYPERFUELS LLC has launched a nationwide supply program for renewable isobutanol, positioning the product as an alternative
BLS Data Show Base Stock Prices Surging Ahead of Finished Lubricants
BLS Data Show Base Stock Prices Surging Ahead of Finished Lubricants By Thomas F. Glenn President, Petroleum Trends International, Inc. Editor & Publisher, JobbersWorld PREVIEW
Ten-Year View Puts Recent U.S. Lubricant Export Decline in Perspective
Ten-Year View Puts Recent U.S. Lubricant Export Decline in Perspective U.S. lubricant exports have fallen sharply from the unusually high levels reached in 2024 and
Base Oil Prices Move Higher Again as Petro-Canada Adds 40 Cents
Base Oil Prices Move Higher Again as Petro-Canada Adds 40 Cents Petro-Canada Lubricants advised customers that it will increase prices on its paraffinic base stocks
Motor Oil Retail Prices Are Up Sharply Since February
JobbersWorld compared February and August retail prices for 97 directly matched motor-oil products and found prices were collectively 24.2% higher, with some of the largest increases concentrated in five-quart full synthetics.
Valvoline Sees $5–$7 Higher Lubricant Cost Per Oil Change
Valvoline Sees $5–$7 Higher Lubricant Cost Per Oil Change The company’s August earnings call provides a rare look at how higher finished-lubricant costs are affecting
FUCHS Raises Outlook as Pre-Buying Supports First-Half Results
FUCHS Raises Outlook as Pre-Buying Supports First-Half Results The lubricant manufacturer reported higher sales and earnings, citing customer pre-buying related to the Middle East conflict,
Chevron Expands North American Base Oil Distribution Network
Chevron is expanding its North American base oil distribution network, with HF Sinclair set to become its exclusive Group II distributor in Canada while Renkert Oil continues serving other U.S. markets and Chevron’s Group III and process oil portfolios.
Chevron and SK Enmove to Supply HF Sinclair Ahead of Mississauga Base Oil Retirement
HF Sinclair has named Chevron and SK Enmove as the suppliers that will support its base oil business as it prepares to retire the refining assets at its Mississauga, Ontario, facility. Chevron will supply Group II base oils, while SK Enmove will supply Group III under HF Sinclair’s new externally sourced supply model.
Group III Costs Are Still Working Through the Lubricant Supply Chain
Group III base oil prices have surged as Middle Eastern supply disruptions tighten availability. This analysis examines the impact on blender costs, lubricant pricing, margins, and the potential for further selective adjustments.
HF Sinclair to Retire Canadian Base Oil Refining Assets
HF Sinclair plans to retire its Mississauga, Ontario, base oil refining assets in 2027, removing a major North American source of Group III base oil while Petro-Canada Lubricants’ blending, packaging, research and commercial operations remain in place.
STLE Report Examines the Data Foundation Needed for AI in Tribology
STLE Report Examines the Data Foundation Needed for AI in Tribology Free digital report focuses on FAIR data principles, simulation and interoperable data systems as
New 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Reaches Certain Lubricant Additives
New 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Reaches Certain Lubricant Additives Additional duties take effect August 19 and could raise costs for U.S. lubricant manufacturers sourcing
Penthol Declares Force Majeure on ADNOC Base Oil Supply
Penthol has declared force majeure on its supply of AD base oil from ADNOC, citing the Iran conflict and continuing production and supply-chain disruptions.
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Russian Motor Oil Prices Surge as Supply Tightens
Russian Motor Oil Prices Surge as Supply Tightens Russia’s motor oil market is showing signs of increasing strain as refinery disruptions and tighter access to
Castrol Cooling Fluids Validated for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
Castrol Cooling Fluids Validated for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure Castrol announced that two of its direct-to-chip cooling fluids, Castrol ON PG25 and PG25T, have been validated
HYPERFUELS Targets Ethanol-Free Gasoline Market with Renewable Isobutanol
HYPERFUELS Targets Ethanol-Free Gasoline Market with Renewable Isobutanol HYPERFUELS LLC has launched a nationwide supply program for renewable isobutanol, positioning the product as an alternative
BLS Data Show Base Stock Prices Surging Ahead of Finished Lubricants
BLS Data Show Base Stock Prices Surging Ahead of Finished Lubricants By Thomas F. Glenn President, Petroleum Trends International, Inc. Editor & Publisher, JobbersWorld PREVIEW
Ten-Year View Puts Recent U.S. Lubricant Export Decline in Perspective
Ten-Year View Puts Recent U.S. Lubricant Export Decline in Perspective U.S. lubricant exports have fallen sharply from the unusually high levels reached in 2024 and
Base Oil Prices Move Higher Again as Petro-Canada Adds 40 Cents
Base Oil Prices Move Higher Again as Petro-Canada Adds 40 Cents Petro-Canada Lubricants advised customers that it will increase prices on its paraffinic base stocks
Motor Oil Retail Prices Are Up Sharply Since February
JobbersWorld compared February and August retail prices for 97 directly matched motor-oil products and found prices were collectively 24.2% higher, with some of the largest increases concentrated in five-quart full synthetics.
Valvoline Sees $5–$7 Higher Lubricant Cost Per Oil Change
Valvoline Sees $5–$7 Higher Lubricant Cost Per Oil Change The company’s August earnings call provides a rare look at how higher finished-lubricant costs are affecting
FUCHS Raises Outlook as Pre-Buying Supports First-Half Results
FUCHS Raises Outlook as Pre-Buying Supports First-Half Results The lubricant manufacturer reported higher sales and earnings, citing customer pre-buying related to the Middle East conflict,
Chevron Expands North American Base Oil Distribution Network
Chevron is expanding its North American base oil distribution network, with HF Sinclair set to become its exclusive Group II distributor in Canada while Renkert Oil continues serving other U.S. markets and Chevron’s Group III and process oil portfolios.
Chevron and SK Enmove to Supply HF Sinclair Ahead of Mississauga Base Oil Retirement
HF Sinclair has named Chevron and SK Enmove as the suppliers that will support its base oil business as it prepares to retire the refining assets at its Mississauga, Ontario, facility. Chevron will supply Group II base oils, while SK Enmove will supply Group III under HF Sinclair’s new externally sourced supply model.
Group III Costs Are Still Working Through the Lubricant Supply Chain
Group III base oil prices have surged as Middle Eastern supply disruptions tighten availability. This analysis examines the impact on blender costs, lubricant pricing, margins, and the potential for further selective adjustments.
Russian Motor Oil Prices Surge as Supply Tightens
Castrol Cooling Fluids Validated for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
Base Oil Prices Move Higher Again as Petro-Canada Adds 40 Cents
Motor Oil Retail Prices Are Up Sharply Since February
Valvoline Sees $5–$7 Higher Lubricant Cost Per Oil Change
Chevron Expands North American Base Oil Distribution Network
Campbell Oil Acquires the New York Assets of Sail Energy
RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group
Cadence Petroleum Group Acquires Southeast Energy
Sunoco Retail Acquires Jernigan Oil’s Convenience Retail Division
RelaDyne Acquires Dennis Oil Company
Cadence Petroleum Group Acquires Glockner Oil Company
Additional Lubricant Price Increases Announced
Additional Finished Lubricant Price Increases Announced
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Motiva Announces Base Oil Price Increase
Updated Summary of Lubricant Price Increases
Penthol Declares Force Majeure on ADNOC Base Oil Supply
Penthol has declared force majeure on its supply of AD base oil from ADNOC, citing the Iran conflict and continuing production and supply-chain disruptions.
Twelve Distributors Earn ExxonMobil’s Highest Honor in 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence Program
ExxonMobil has recognized 12 lubricant distributors with Gold-tier honors in its 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence program for outstanding performance, customer service and business growth.
As PCMO Gets Lighter, Base Oil Requirements Get Heavier
As passenger car motor oil moves toward lower-viscosity grades, base oil requirements are becoming more demanding. This JobbersWorld|PRO preview examines how the rise of 0W-20 and other lighter grades is reshaping base oil demand, formulation flexibility, supply exposure, and channel strategy.
RelaDyne Appoints Leigh Dobbs as Chief Human Resources Officer
RelaDyne announced today the appointment of Leigh Dobbs as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 13, 2026.
ProFluid and Vertical Chemical Expand Specialty Manufacturing Capabilities in McKee, Kentucky
ProFluid and Vertical Chemical Expand Specialty Manufacturing Capabilities in McKee, Kentucky ProFluid LLC and Vertical Chemical announced the expansion of specialty manufacturing and packaging capabilities
DEG Announces Sale of Earnheart Oil’s Retail, Wholesale, and Transportation Assets
DEG Announces Sale of Earnheart Oil’s Retail, Wholesale, and Transportation Assets Downstream Energy Group (“DEG”) announced that it served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to
Why Crude Volatility Complicates Lubricant Pricing
Why Crude Volatility Complicates Lubricant Pricing Crude prices matter, but short-term swings do not immediately reset the broader lubricant cost chain. When crude oil prices
Campbell Oil Acquires the New York Assets of Sail Energy
Campbell Oil Acquires the New York Assets of Sail Energy Campbell Oil Company, based in Elizabethtown, N.C., has acquired the New York assets of Sail