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Base-Oil Costs Are Rising Again—and Group III Is Still the Constraint
Crude is back above $100, diesel has surged, and key 4 and 6 cSt Group III grades remain extremely difficult to source.
The New Commercial Lubricant Price Reality: HDEO Leads the Story
Commercial lubricant prices have moved sharply higher in 2026, with HDEO providing one of the clearest examples of the reset.
Valvoline Global Operations to Acquire Luval in Chile
Valvoline Global Operations has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Luval S.A., a Chilean manufacturer and distributor of lubricants, greases and maintenance products.
Univar Solutions, LANXESS Expand Lubricant Additive Access in Mexico
Univar Solutions México and LANXESS have entered into a distribution agreement that will broaden Mexican customers’ access to specialty additives used in lubricants and metalworking fluids.
White House Weighs Defense Production Act to Expand U.S. Refining Capacity
White House Weighs Defense Production Act to Expand U.S. Refining Capacity The White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to help expand U.S.
PennGrade 1 | Brad Penn Introduces Precision Fill Pouches for Gear Oil
D-A Lubricant Company has introduced a new flexible packaging format for its PennGrade 1 | Brad Penn gear oils, offering one-quart Precision Fill Pouches designed to make transmission, differential and other gear-oil service easier in tight or difficult-to-reach locations.
PC-12 Nears Launch, but OEM Direction Remains Unclear
PC-12 is nearing launch, but OEM direction remains limited.
Questions persist about FB-4 demand, XW-20 oils and product costs. For distributors, technical readiness does not guarantee market adoption.
Canadian Additive Tariff: Putting the Potential Impact in Perspective
Canadian Additive Tariff: Putting the Potential Impact in Perspective As of September 4, 2026, a 50% additional U.S. duty applies to specified Canadian-origin products classified
Lubrizol Launches CV1700 Additive Series Ahead of API CL-4 First Licensing
Lubrizol Launches CV1700 Additive Series Ahead of API CL-4 First Licensing Lubrizol has introduced its CV1700 heavy-duty engine oil additive series ahead of the January
Colonial Group to Acquire Foster Fuels, Expanding Lubricant and Fuel Distribution Footprint
Colonial Group to Acquire Foster Fuels, Expanding Lubricant and Fuel Distribution Footprint Colonial Group, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Foster Fuels, Inc.,
RelaDyne Acquires OilRed, Expanding Latin American Lubricants Platform into Colombia
RelaDyne has acquired OilRed, a Chevron lubricants distributor in Colombia, expanding its Latin American platform and the reach of Grupo Lucalza. The transaction adds local market expertise and a new operating presence in one of the region’s key lubricants markets.
NHTSA Expands GM L87 Probe as 0W-40 Remedy Faces a Tighter Base-Oil Market
NHTSA has expanded its investigation of GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8 to nearly 1 million vehicles as post-remedy engine failures raise new questions about the 2025 recall. The probe comes as the dexos R SAE 0W-40 market faces higher premium base-oil costs and tighter supply conditions.
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
A JobbersWorld analysis of BLS Producer Price Index data shows base-stock prices rising much faster than the broader Finished Lubricants index.
For the most up-to-date information on lubricant price adjustments in the US market.
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Base-Oil Costs Are Rising Again—and Group III Is Still the Constraint
Crude is back above $100, diesel has surged, and key 4 and 6 cSt Group III grades remain extremely difficult to source.
The New Commercial Lubricant Price Reality: HDEO Leads the Story
Commercial lubricant prices have moved sharply higher in 2026, with HDEO providing one of the clearest examples of the reset.
Valvoline Global Operations to Acquire Luval in Chile
Valvoline Global Operations has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Luval S.A., a Chilean manufacturer and distributor of lubricants, greases and maintenance products.
Univar Solutions, LANXESS Expand Lubricant Additive Access in Mexico
Univar Solutions México and LANXESS have entered into a distribution agreement that will broaden Mexican customers’ access to specialty additives used in lubricants and metalworking fluids.
White House Weighs Defense Production Act to Expand U.S. Refining Capacity
White House Weighs Defense Production Act to Expand U.S. Refining Capacity The White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to help expand U.S.
PennGrade 1 | Brad Penn Introduces Precision Fill Pouches for Gear Oil
D-A Lubricant Company has introduced a new flexible packaging format for its PennGrade 1 | Brad Penn gear oils, offering one-quart Precision Fill Pouches designed to make transmission, differential and other gear-oil service easier in tight or difficult-to-reach locations.
PC-12 Nears Launch, but OEM Direction Remains Unclear
PC-12 is nearing launch, but OEM direction remains limited.
Questions persist about FB-4 demand, XW-20 oils and product costs. For distributors, technical readiness does not guarantee market adoption.
Canadian Additive Tariff: Putting the Potential Impact in Perspective
Canadian Additive Tariff: Putting the Potential Impact in Perspective As of September 4, 2026, a 50% additional U.S. duty applies to specified Canadian-origin products classified
Lubrizol Launches CV1700 Additive Series Ahead of API CL-4 First Licensing
Lubrizol Launches CV1700 Additive Series Ahead of API CL-4 First Licensing Lubrizol has introduced its CV1700 heavy-duty engine oil additive series ahead of the January
Colonial Group to Acquire Foster Fuels, Expanding Lubricant and Fuel Distribution Footprint
Colonial Group to Acquire Foster Fuels, Expanding Lubricant and Fuel Distribution Footprint Colonial Group, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Foster Fuels, Inc.,
RelaDyne Acquires OilRed, Expanding Latin American Lubricants Platform into Colombia
RelaDyne has acquired OilRed, a Chevron lubricants distributor in Colombia, expanding its Latin American platform and the reach of Grupo Lucalza. The transaction adds local market expertise and a new operating presence in one of the region’s key lubricants markets.
NHTSA Expands GM L87 Probe as 0W-40 Remedy Faces a Tighter Base-Oil Market
NHTSA has expanded its investigation of GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8 to nearly 1 million vehicles as post-remedy engine failures raise new questions about the 2025 recall. The probe comes as the dexos R SAE 0W-40 market faces higher premium base-oil costs and tighter supply conditions.
The New Commercial Lubricant Price Reality: HDEO Leads the Story
Valvoline Global Operations to Acquire Luval in Chile
Univar Solutions, LANXESS Expand Lubricant Additive Access in Mexico
White House Weighs Defense Production Act to Expand U.S. Refining Capacity
PennGrade 1 | Brad Penn Introduces Precision Fill Pouches for Gear Oil
PC-12 Nears Launch, but OEM Direction Remains Unclear
Canadian Additive Tariff: Putting the Potential Impact in Perspective
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
Additional Lubricant Price Increases Announced
Additional Finished Lubricant Price Increases Announced
More Base Oil Increases
Motiva Announces Base Oil Price Increase
Updated Summary of Lubricant Price Increases
BLS Data Show Base Stock Prices Surging Ahead of Finished Lubricants
A JobbersWorld analysis of BLS Producer Price Index data shows base-stock prices rising much faster than the broader Finished Lubricants index.
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.