Additional Lubricant Price Increases Announced
Additional lubricant price increases have been announced following JobbersWorld’s recent report on a broadening round of adjustments across the market, as cost pressures tied to raw materials and supply chain disruptions continue to move through the industry.
Phillips 66 has notified customers of an additional price increase, with lubricant prices rising by up to 35%, effective April 20, 2026. The company cited continued increases in key raw material costs, including base oils, feedstocks, and additive components.
Chevron has also announced an additional increase, with prices for lubricating oils, greases, and coolants rising by up to 25%, effective April 24, 2026. .
These announcements follow a series of increases previously reported by JobbersWorld, including actions by Chevron, Phillips 66, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Valvoline Global, and a number of independent and specialty suppliers. Taken together, the latest developments suggest that pricing pressure continues to build across the finished lubricants market as higher input costs move through the supply chain.
The tables below build on JobbersWorld’s April 8 summary and incorporate the latest announced increases.
In Effect
| Company | Announced | Effective | Lag (Days) | Increase Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Lubricants | 13-Mar-26 | 20-Mar-26 | 7 | ~15% |
| PennStar, LLC | 11-Mar-26 | 12-Mar-26 | 1 | Up to 12% |
| Reliance Fluid Technologies | 13-Mar-26 | 18-Mar-26 | 5 | Up to 15% |
| AOCUSA | 26-Mar-26 | 27-Mar-26 | 1 | +$0.83/gal; +$0.11/lb grease |
| Consolidated Brands/ZXP Technologies | 17-Mar-26 | 30-Mar-26 | 13 | 15% |
| Highline Warren | 16-Mar-26 | 1-Apr-26 | 16 | Oil & lubricants up to 16%; washer fluid up to 9%; DEF up to 10% |
| AOCUSA (Amalie) | 11-Mar-26 | 1-Apr-26 | 21 | $0.48/gal; $0.07/lb grease |
| Chevron | 17-Mar-26 | 1-Apr-26 | 15 | Up to 15% |
| Phillips 66 | 18-Mar-26 | 1-Apr-26 | 14 | $0.65/gal conventional & blends; $0.85/gal full synthetic |
| Omni Specialty Packaging | 13-Mar-26 | 7-Apr-26 | 25 | $0.50 per gallon |
| Omni Specialty Packaging | 24-Mar-26 | 7-Apr-26 | 13 | Up to 15%1 |
| Calumet | 20-Mar-26 | 4-Apr-26 | 15 | Up to 20% |
| CAM2 | 23-Mar-26 | 10-Apr-26 | 18 | Up to 25% |
| Valvoline Global | 1-Apr-26 | 13-Apr-26 | 12 | Up to 12% |
| Shell (SOPUS) | 24-Mar-26 | 15-Apr-26 | 22 | Up to 15% |
| ExxonMobil | 18-Mar-26 | 15-Apr-26 | 28 | Up to 12% |
Upcoming Announced Increases
| Company | Announced | Effective | Lag (Days) | Increase Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TotalEnergies Marketing USA, Inc. | 8-Apr-26 | 20-Apr-26 | 12 | Up to 15% (mineral oils and greases); up to 18% (synthetics, including PAO and PAG) |
| Phillips 66 | 6-Apr-26 | 20-Apr-26 | 14 | Up to 35% |
| CITGO Petroleum Corporation | 19-Mar-26 | 20-Apr-26 | 32 | TBA |
| Chevron | 2-Apr-26 | 24-Apr-26 | 22 | Up to 25% |
| Castrol (BP Lubricants USA) | 30-Mar-26 | 1-May-26 | 32 | Up to 15% (excludes select products) |
| ExxonMobil | 7-Apr-26 | 4-May-26 | 27 | Up to 30% |
Note: This table reflects price increase announcements tracked by JobbersWorld based on publicly available information and communications received from market participants. It may not represent all increases implemented across the market.
1 Second Omni increase announced March 24, 2026.
Lag (days) represents the number of days between the announcement of a price increase and its effective date and is intended to provide directional context on pricing timelines; actual timing may vary based on customer communications and implementation.
Editorial Note / Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and compiles announced price increases in the finished lubricant market. Actual transaction prices may vary significantly depending on customer, volume, region, and negotiations. JobbersWorld does not guarantee that all listed increases will be fully implemented. This is not legal, financial, or pricing advice. Readers should consult their suppliers and legal counsel before making any decisions.