A JobbersWorld analysis of BLS Producer Price Index data shows base-stock prices rising much faster than the broader Finished Lubricants index.
JobbersWorld compared February and August retail prices for 97 directly matched motor-oil products and found prices were collectively 24.2% higher, with some of the largest increases concentrated in five-quart full synthetics.
Group III base oil prices have surged as Middle Eastern supply disruptions tighten availability. This analysis examines the impact on blender costs, lubricant pricing, margins, and the potential for further selective adjustments.
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.
A JobbersWorld analysis of BLS Producer Price Index data shows base-stock prices rising much faster than the broader Finished Lubricants index.
JobbersWorld compared February and August retail prices for 97 directly matched motor-oil products and found prices were collectively 24.2% higher, with some of the largest increases concentrated in five-quart full synthetics.
Group III base oil prices have surged as Middle Eastern supply disruptions tighten availability. This analysis examines the impact on blender costs, lubricant pricing, margins, and the potential for further selective adjustments.
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.