Group III Base Oil Costs Surge: Impacts and Insights

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September 11, 2026

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Crude is back above $100, diesel has surged, and key 4 and 6 cSt Group III grades remain extremely difficult to source.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

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Price Changes in the Industry

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More Base Oil Increases

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