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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
RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group
RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group RelaDyne, the nation’s largest lubricant distributor and market leader in fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, has
After the Peace Deal: The Uneven Road to Lubricant Market Recovery
JobbersWorld’s latest market analysis examines why finished lubricant price relief may not follow crude oil relief in a straight line. While some crude- and freight-related pressures may ease sooner, Group III base oil constraints, synthetic formulation requirements, elevated-cost inventories, supplier allocations, and uneven customer inventory positions could keep pressure on certain products longer.
Will There Be Enough Motor Oil? What Drivers Need to Know
Will There Be Enough Motor Oil? What Drivers Need to Know What Drivers Should Know About Availability, Pricing, and Product Selection By Thomas F. Glenn,
The 2026 Lubricant Pricing Cycle:Data, Dynamics, and the Emerging Role of Supply Constraints
The 2026 Lubricant Pricing Cycle: Data, Dynamics, and the Emerging Role of Supply Constraints A JobbersWorld White Paper on the Most Compressed Pricing Cycle in
Three Canadian Distributors Earn Gold Tier in Imperial Oil’s 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence Program
Imperial Oil has recognized Morgan Fuels, Marsollier Petroleum Ltd., and Bluewater Lubricants as Gold-tier winners in its 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence program.
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Leahy-Wolf Co. to ACE Solutions, LLC
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Leahy-Wolf Co. to ACE Solutions, LLC Matrix Capital Markets Group, a division of Citizens, has advised Leahy-Wolf Co. on
TotalEnergies and Stellantis Expand Lubricants Partnership Across All Major European Brands
TotalEnergies and Stellantis Expand Lubricants Partnership Across All Major European Brands TotalEnergies and Stellantis have announced an expansion of their long-standing lubricants partnership, extending the
Synthetic Lubricant Supply Concerns Move Into Mainstream Media
Synthetic Lubricant Supply Concerns Move Into Mainstream Media Coverage of the ongoing Group III base oil disruption and tightening synthetic lubricant supply chain is rapidly
Group III Supply Recovery May Extend Beyond Initial Expectations
Group III Supply Recovery May Extend Beyond Initial Expectations Concerns about the duration of the current Group III base oil disruption are continuing to grow
Consolidated Brands Launches Maverick® Brand Lubricants
Consolidated Brands (ZXP Technologies) is proud to announce the international launch of MAVERICK® Brand Lubricants. The launch of MAVERICK® Lubricants introduces more than 200 unique SKUs, from bulk truckload shipments to 4 oz. bottles, including quarts, 5 quarts, gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes.
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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
RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group
RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group RelaDyne, the nation’s largest lubricant distributor and market leader in fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, has
After the Peace Deal: The Uneven Road to Lubricant Market Recovery
JobbersWorld’s latest market analysis examines why finished lubricant price relief may not follow crude oil relief in a straight line. While some crude- and freight-related pressures may ease sooner, Group III base oil constraints, synthetic formulation requirements, elevated-cost inventories, supplier allocations, and uneven customer inventory positions could keep pressure on certain products longer.
Will There Be Enough Motor Oil? What Drivers Need to Know
Will There Be Enough Motor Oil? What Drivers Need to Know What Drivers Should Know About Availability, Pricing, and Product Selection By Thomas F. Glenn,
The 2026 Lubricant Pricing Cycle:Data, Dynamics, and the Emerging Role of Supply Constraints
The 2026 Lubricant Pricing Cycle: Data, Dynamics, and the Emerging Role of Supply Constraints A JobbersWorld White Paper on the Most Compressed Pricing Cycle in
Three Canadian Distributors Earn Gold Tier in Imperial Oil’s 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence Program
Imperial Oil has recognized Morgan Fuels, Marsollier Petroleum Ltd., and Bluewater Lubricants as Gold-tier winners in its 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence program.
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Leahy-Wolf Co. to ACE Solutions, LLC
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Leahy-Wolf Co. to ACE Solutions, LLC Matrix Capital Markets Group, a division of Citizens, has advised Leahy-Wolf Co. on
Why Crude Volatility Complicates Lubricant Pricing
Campbell Oil Acquires the New York Assets of Sail Energy
RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group
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
More Base Oil Increases
Motiva Announces Base Oil Price Increase
Updated Summary of Lubricant Price Increases
Consolidated Brands Launches Maverick® Brand Lubricants
Consolidated Brands (ZXP Technologies) is proud to announce the international launch of MAVERICK® Brand Lubricants. The launch of MAVERICK® Lubricants introduces more than 200 unique SKUs, from bulk truckload shipments to 4 oz. bottles, including quarts, 5 quarts, gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes.
HF Sinclair Announces Additional Lubricant Price Increases Amid Ongoing Market Tightness
HF Sinclair Announces Additional Lubricant Price Increases Amid Ongoing Market Tightness HF Sinclair has announced another round of lubricant price increases affecting both its Petro-Canada
PennGrade 1 | Brad Penn, a D-A Lubricant Company Brand, Launches New Full Synthetic Motor Oil
PennGrade 1® | Brad Penn® has announced the launch of a new Full Synthetic Motor Oil line engineered specifically for today’s modern high-performance engines, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s product portfolio beyond its long-established synthetic blend offerings.
Campbell Oil Company Acquires John’s Fuel Service, Expanding Dealer and Fuel Distribution Operations
Campbell Oil Company has acquired the assets of John’s Fuel Service from owner Johnny Robertson, expanding the company’s dealer division, tank wagon fuel operations, and wholesale fuel distribution network.
Heightened Supply Stress Is Increasing the Need for Lubricant Due Diligence
Heightened Supply Stress Is Increasing the Need for Lubricant Due Diligence The Group III shortage is creating conditions that could place added pressure on compliance,
Supply Tightness Is Only Part of the Lubricant Industry’s Emerging Challenge
Supply Tightness Is Only Part of the Lubricant Industry’s Emerging Challenge By Thomas Glenn | JobbersWorld Editor’s Note: This article reflects publicly available industry information
The Spring 2026 Lubricant Pricing Wave: Three Distinct Rounds and the Triggers Behind Them
The Spring 2026 Lubricant Pricing Wave: Three Distinct Rounds and the Triggers Behind Them By Thomas Glenn, Publisher of JobbersWorld Following nearly two years of
AOCUSA and Highline Warren Announce Additional Lubricant Price Increases as Group III Pressures Intensify
AOCUSA and Highline Warren Announce Additional Lubricant Price Increases as Group III Pressures Intensify The pricing wave that began in March shows no sign of