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Since 1999, Petroleum Trends International has specialized in custom market research and business consulting services in the areas of automotive and industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, performance additives, base oils, and petroleum waxes
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Industry Links
- American Automobile Association (AAA)
- American Chemistry Council (ACC)
- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- ASTM International (ASTM)
- Auto Alliance
- Automotive Oil Change Association
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Coordinating European Council (CEC)
- European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- European Automotive Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
- Infineum Insights
- Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
- National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)
- National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
- NIST Handbook 130
- NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
- Petroleum Marketers Association of America
- Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA)
- PQIA Quick References
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA)
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
- The Institute of Materials
- TractorLife
- Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA)
- Union Indépendante de l’Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants (UEIL)
- World Refining Association
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of PPC Lubricants, a prominent lubricant distributor
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group Cadence Petroleum Group continues its expansion with the acquisition of Frost Oil Company. Frost is a 3rd generation fuel and oil distributor headquartered in Van Buren, AR.
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has launched AMSOIL Industrial, a new business unit dedicated to serving large business-to-business customers. AMSOIL INC., a global
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. (“Mercury” or the “Company”) on
More Price Increases
More Price Increases Nu-Tier Brands / Gulf Lubricants will be implementing a general price increase of 10 to 15% on all finished synthetic lubricants and greases, effective September 20, 2021. The adjustment is due to rising
Just When you Thought it Couldn’t Get any Worse
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse On top of the continuing struggles with Covid, the lubricants industry has had to deal with a barrage of extraordinary challenges in 2021. There has, and continues
Universal Environmental Services, LLC Acquires Enterprise Oil, Inc
Universal Environmental Services, LLC Acquires Enterprise Oil, Inc Universal Environmental Services, LLC (“UES”) announced the acquisition of Enterprise Oil, Inc. based in Knoxville Tennessee. Enterprise Oil is an environmental services company focused on the collection,
Digital Technology – Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Digital Technology – Necessity is the Mother of Invention An advanced fuel management system that’s easy to use As discussed in previous JobbersWorld articles, digital technology plays a vital role in the lubricant distribution business.
Diverging Indices – A Bitter Pill to Swallow
This story speaks to concerns JobbersWorld has been hearing from blenders about a divergence in the commonly used indices for Group III base oil prices, specifically Argus and ICIS Market prices and the ICIS average of contract price postings for four refineries.
Advance Lubrication Specialties (ALS) Announces Price Increase
Advance Lubrication Specialties (ALS) Announces Price Increase Advanced Lubrication Specialties (ALS) announced today that it will be implementing a price increase of 8% on all synthetic lubricants. This increase goes into effect on September 15,
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, is thrilled to
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group Cadence Petroleum Group continues its expansion with the acquisition of Frost Oil Company. Frost is a 3rd
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has launched AMSOIL Industrial, a new business unit dedicated
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has
More Price Increases
More Price Increases Nu-Tier Brands / Gulf Lubricants will be implementing a general price increase of 10 to 15% on all finished synthetic lubricants and greases,
Just When you Thought it Couldn’t Get any Worse
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse On top of the continuing struggles with Covid, the lubricants industry has had to deal with
Universal Environmental Services, LLC Acquires Enterprise Oil, Inc
Universal Environmental Services, LLC Acquires Enterprise Oil, Inc Universal Environmental Services, LLC (“UES”) announced the acquisition of Enterprise Oil, Inc. based in Knoxville Tennessee. Enterprise
Digital Technology – Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Digital Technology – Necessity is the Mother of Invention An advanced fuel management system that’s easy to use As discussed in previous JobbersWorld articles, digital
Diverging Indices – A Bitter Pill to Swallow
This story speaks to concerns JobbersWorld has been hearing from blenders about a divergence in the commonly used indices for Group III base oil prices, specifically Argus and ICIS Market prices and the ICIS average of contract price postings for four refineries.
Advance Lubrication Specialties (ALS) Announces Price Increase
Advance Lubrication Specialties (ALS) Announces Price Increase Advanced Lubrication Specialties (ALS) announced today that it will be implementing a price increase of 8% on all
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In the News and on the Wire
- Pennzoil Launches 4 New Motor Oils
- UPDATE: Fire at French chemical factory 'will burn for days'
- Fire at Lubrizol Rouen, France, Site – Lubrizol Press Release
- Electric Car Onset Leaves Lubricant Industry Facing Kodak's Fate
- Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines
- Large Explosion Rocks Texas Chemical Plant
- Opalka v Amalie Oil Company Settlement
- Appleton, WI offers U.S. Venture $40 Million in Incentives to Convince the Company to Build Downtown
- Infineum M8220: Now Approved for INNIO’s Jenbacher J624H Steel Piston Engines
- Finland's AT-Tuote partners with Neste on bio-based industrial lubricant
- CSW Industrials Names Debra L. von Storch to Board of Directors
- Mobile oil changes come to Utah with new company, Oil Dash
- Use of FA-4 engine oils expected to jump in 2020
- 1/14/2021 – Oil Chem owner accused of dumping nearly 50 million gallons of landfill liquid into Flint sewers
News Archives
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial
Just When you Thought it Couldn’t Get any Worse
Digital Technology – Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Diverging Indices – A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Bradenton Fuel Oil to be Acquired by Parkland
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc.
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Conrad & Bischoff Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland
Stockman Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Flyers Energy Acquires Ohio Fueling Locations
More Price Increases
Advance Lubrication Specialties (ALS) Announces Price Increase
Price Increases YTD 2021
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Lubricant Price Increases
Lubricant Price Increase Summary, 2021YTD
Base oil Increases
A Record Breaking Pace of Price Increases
More Price Increases
Safety-Kleen Announced Base Oil Increase
Urea Prices Continue to Climb
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
At least three major oil companies recently implemented temporary increases in their buy-back fees for national accounts. The increases all reportedly add 10 cents per gallon (cpg) to the buyback fee…
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) announced this week Paul Treese’s appointment as its private label sales specialist for finished
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up According to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) marketers, the price urea reached $442 a ton in June,
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland Leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer and distributor Highline Warren will create more than 80 jobs drawn
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership Total Specialties USA announced a new partnership with auto parts wholesaler, Mighty Distributing System (Mighty Auto Parts),
The Back Breaking Business of Buy Backs
Is the Buy-Back Business Model Broken? The primary source of angst is that distributors feel the fees don’t reflect the real cost to deliver product. In short, they are not fair.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, announces
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Price Increases Lubricant Price Increases With the cost of raw materials (base oil, additives) used in the manufacturing of lubricants continuing to rise, together with
Call 732-494-0405 for Information
JobbersWorld is a Petroleum Trends International, Inc. (PTI) Publication
Petroleum Trends International, Inc. is an independent strategic planning and market research consulting firm.
Since 1999, Petroleum Trends International has specialized in custom market research and business consulting services in the areas of automotive and industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, performance additives, base oils, and petroleum waxes
Market Research and Consulting…
Industry Links
- American Automobile Association (AAA)
- American Chemistry Council (ACC)
- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- ASTM International (ASTM)
- Auto Alliance
- Automotive Oil Change Association
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Coordinating European Council (CEC)
- European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- European Automotive Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
- Infineum Insights
- Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
- National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)
- National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
- NIST Handbook 130
- NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
- Petroleum Marketers Association of America
- Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA)
- PQIA Quick References
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA)
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
- The Institute of Materials
- TractorLife
- Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA)
- Union Indépendante de l’Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants (UEIL)
- World Refining Association
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of PPC Lubricants, a prominent lubricant distributor
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group Cadence Petroleum Group continues its expansion with the acquisition of Frost Oil Company. Frost is a 3rd generation fuel and oil distributor headquartered in Van Buren, AR.
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has launched AMSOIL Industrial, a new business unit dedicated to serving large business-to-business customers. AMSOIL INC., a global
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. (“Mercury” or the “Company”) on
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of PPC Lubricants, a prominent lubricant distributor
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group Cadence Petroleum Group continues its expansion with the acquisition of Frost Oil Company. Frost is a 3rd generation fuel and oil distributor headquartered in Van Buren, AR.
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has launched AMSOIL Industrial, a new business unit dedicated to serving large business-to-business customers. AMSOIL INC., a global
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. (“Mercury” or the “Company”) on
In the News and on the Wire
- Pennzoil Launches 4 New Motor Oils
- UPDATE: Fire at French chemical factory 'will burn for days'
- Fire at Lubrizol Rouen, France, Site – Lubrizol Press Release
- Electric Car Onset Leaves Lubricant Industry Facing Kodak's Fate
- Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines
- Large Explosion Rocks Texas Chemical Plant
- Opalka v Amalie Oil Company Settlement
- Appleton, WI offers U.S. Venture $40 Million in Incentives to Convince the Company to Build Downtown
- Infineum M8220: Now Approved for INNIO’s Jenbacher J624H Steel Piston Engines
- Finland's AT-Tuote partners with Neste on bio-based industrial lubricant
- CSW Industrials Names Debra L. von Storch to Board of Directors
- Mobile oil changes come to Utah with new company, Oil Dash
- Use of FA-4 engine oils expected to jump in 2020
- 1/14/2021 – Oil Chem owner accused of dumping nearly 50 million gallons of landfill liquid into Flint sewers
News Archives
RelaDyne Acquires PPC Lubricants
AMSOIL Launches New Business Unit, AMSOIL Industrial
Just When you Thought it Couldn’t Get any Worse
Digital Technology – Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Diverging Indices – A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Bradenton Fuel Oil to be Acquired by Parkland
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
Frost Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mercury Fuel Service, Inc.
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Conrad & Bischoff Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland
Stockman Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Flyers Energy Acquires Ohio Fueling Locations
More Price Increases
Advance Lubrication Specialties (ALS) Announces Price Increase
Price Increases YTD 2021
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Lubricant Price Increases
Lubricant Price Increase Summary, 2021YTD
Base oil Increases
A Record Breaking Pace of Price Increases
More Price Increases
Safety-Kleen Announced Base Oil Increase
Urea Prices Continue to Climb
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
At least three major oil companies recently implemented temporary increases in their buy-back fees for national accounts. The increases all reportedly add 10 cents per gallon (cpg) to the buyback fee…
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) announced this week Paul Treese’s appointment as its private label sales specialist for finished
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up According to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) marketers, the price urea reached $442 a ton in June,
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland Leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer and distributor Highline Warren will create more than 80 jobs drawn
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership Total Specialties USA announced a new partnership with auto parts wholesaler, Mighty Distributing System (Mighty Auto Parts),
The Back Breaking Business of Buy Backs
Is the Buy-Back Business Model Broken? The primary source of angst is that distributors feel the fees don’t reflect the real cost to deliver product. In short, they are not fair.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, announces
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Price Increases Lubricant Price Increases With the cost of raw materials (base oil, additives) used in the manufacturing of lubricants continuing to rise, together with