Add Two More to Round 3 of Price Increases
CAM2 announced on May 18th that due to the continued increases in base oil, additives, and freight that it will be implementing a price increase of 4 to 9% on its bulk and packaged lubricants, greases, and brake fluid. The increase is effective June 16, 2018.
Smitty’s Supply announced on May 18th it will implement a 4 to 9% price increase on all its oils, fluids, greases, and brake fluid products effective June 16, 2018. Smitty’s attributes the increase to the continued increases of base oils, additives, and freight associated with the manufacturing and distribution of its products.
Add One More to Round 2 of Price Increases
D-A Lubricants announced on May 15, 2018, it will be implementing a price increase on its lubricants and greases by up to 10%. The increase goes into effect on June 11, 2018. D-A Lubricants attributes the price change to the rising raw material costs associated with manufacturing and distribution of its products.
Round 3 Lubricant Price Increase Summary
| Company | Announced Date | Effective Date | Increase |
| Sinclair Lubricants | 5/8/2018 | 7/1/2018 | 10 to 12% |
| Sunoco | 5/16/2018 | 6/16/2018 | 4 to 6% |
| Advanced Lubrication Specialties | 5/16/2018 | 6/16/2018 | 4 to 6% |
| CAM2 | 5/18/2018 | 6/16/2018 | 4 to 9% |
| Smitty’s Supply | 5/18/2018 | 6/16/2018 | 4 to 9% |