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Lubricant Price Increase Summary, 2021YTD
Lubricant Price Increase Summary, 2021YTD In response to the run up in the price of base oil, two additive price increases over the past five months, and higher packaging, freight, labor, and cost for other inputs, there have four lubricant price increases since the start of the year. Some marketers
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RelaDyne Acquires The Farley Company in Kent, Ohio
RelaDyne Acquires The Farley Company in Kent, Ohio RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services has acquired The
Valvoline Begins EV Service Offerings in U.S.
Valvoline Begins EV Service Offerings in U.S. Valvoline Inc. a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, has announced that it
Chevron Releases New Delo Jug to Improve Customer Experience
Chevron Products Company announced the release of a new package design for its full line of Chevron Delo® heavy duty diesel engine oils – including the new Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40 full synthetic, high-performance engine oil for diesel pick-up trucks.
Motiva Announces Increase in Base Oil Postings
Blenders got word this morning that Motiva will increase the posted price of base oil. The effective date of the adjustment is May 13, 2022. As shown in the chart below, this is the fourth price adjustment Motiva announced in 2022, and Motiva is not alone.
Motor Supply Co, Inc. Welcomes David Ward as Director of Supply Chain
Motor Supply Co, Inc. Welcomes David Ward as Director of Supply Chain David Ward, Director of Supply Chain, Motor Supply Co, Inc. Motor Supply Co,
RelaDyne Introduces My.RelaDyne.com, RelaDyne’s Enhanced Customer Portal for Account Management and Online Ordering
RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services, announced today the launch of the new and improved online ordering and account management platform, My.RelaDyne.com, formerly RelaDyneExpress.com.
Parkland announces plans to expand co-processing activities and build British Columbia’s largest renewable diesel complex
Parkland announces plans to expand co-processing activities and build British Columbia’s largest renewable diesel complex The environmental effect of the renewable fuels produced will equate
Two new e-mobility products from LIQUI MOLY
Two new e-mobility products from LIQUI MOLY German full-range supplier for automotive chemicals launches gear oil for Tesla and fuel cell coolant on the market
Renewable Energy Group Acquires Northern California Distributor Dawson Oil Company
Renewable Energy Group Acquires Northern California Distributor Dawson Oil Company Acquisition marks REG’s latest step in delivering fuel directly to end users Renewable Energy Group,
SOPUS Announces Lubricant Price Increase
SOPUS Announces Lubricant Price Increase Today, SOPUS advised its marketers that it will implement an increase on the list prices for finished lubricants by up
Breaux Petroleum Products Recognized by the Louisiana State Legislature for 100 Years of Business
Breaux Petroleum Products, a leading provider of quality fuel and lubricant products and services, was recognized on April 27, 2022 at the Louisiana State Capitol on the floor of the House of Representatives for its achievement of 100 years in business. The recognition was presented as a resolution from District 54 State Representative Joe Orgeron and it honored Breaux Petroleum’s long-standing history in Louisiana, which dates back to the early 1900s.
Renewable Energy Group Acquires Northern California Distributor Dawson Oil Company
Renewable Energy Group Acquires Northern California Distributor Dawson Oil Company Acquisition marks REG’s latest step in delivering fuel directly to end users Renewable Energy Group,
McDougall Energy Inc. Announces Completion of Dowler-Karn Acquisition
McDougall Energy Inc. Announces Completion of Dowler-Karn Acquisition Two of Ontario’s largest family-owned fuel and lubricant distributors have finalized an agreement that welcomes Dowler-Karn Limited
Renewable Energy Group Acquires California-Based Amber Resources, LLC
Renewable Energy Group Acquires California-Based Amber Resources, LLC Renewable Energy Group, Inc. has acquired Amber Resources, LLC (dba Sawyer Petroleum) and its affiliated entities, M.O.

PetroChoice Expands Southeast Reach with Acquisition of APS Lubricants (Advanced Performance Services, Inc).
PetroChoice, the leading provider of lubrication solutions, is kicking off the New Year by announcing the acquisition of Goodwater, Alabama based distributor, APS Lubricants

American Industrial Partners Announces Acquisition of RelaDyne, Inc.
American Industrial Partners (“AIP”) announced today that it has acquired RelaDyne, Inc. from Audax Private Equity (“Audax”).
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Jack’s Convenience Stores
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Jack’s Convenience Stores Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised

Brewer-Hendley Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Brewer-Hendley Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group Cadence Petroleum Group continues its expansion with the acquisition of Brewer-Hendley Oil Company. Brewer-Hendley is a 2nd
Matrix Announces the Sale of Haywood Oil Company, Inc.’s (d/b/a Peak Energy) Convenience Retail, Petroleum Marketing and Wholesale Fuels Business
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Haywood Oil Company, Inc.’s (d/b/a Peak Energy) Convenience Retail, Petroleum Marketing and Wholesale Fuels Business Matrix Capital Markets Group,
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Slidell Oil Company, LLC
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Slidell Oil Company, LLC Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces the successful closing
Valor Oil acquires Ford’s Fuel Service, Inc of Loris, SC
Valor Oil acquires Ford’s Fuel Service, Inc of Loris, SC Valor Oil announces the purchase of Loris, SC based Ford’s Fuel Service, Inc. assets effective
Motiva Announces Increase in Base Oil Postings
Blenders got word this morning that Motiva will increase the posted price of base oil. The effective date of the adjustment is May 13, 2022. As shown in the chart below, this is the fourth price adjustment Motiva announced in 2022, and Motiva is not alone.
SOPUS Announces Lubricant Price Increase
SOPUS Announces Lubricant Price Increase Today, SOPUS advised its marketers that it will implement an increase on the list prices for finished lubricants by up
Base oil prices move up – 3rd time in 2022
Blenders report that they got word the posted price of base oils are once again moving up. This is the third round of base oil price adjustments in 2022.
Calumet and Warren Oil Announce Increases
Calumet and Warren Oil Announce Increases Calumet announced it will be implementing a price increase by up to 15% on finished lubricants, effective April 25, 2022.
Lubrizol Announces Price Increase
Lubrizol Announces Price Increase Lubrizol will implement an additive price increase of 12% (with variations in some cases), effective April 18, 2022. The need for
Afton Chemical to Increase Lubricant Additive Prices and ExxonMobil Pulls Back on Base Oil Prices
Afton Chemical to Increase Lubricant Additive Prices and ExxonMobil Pulls Back on Base Oil Prices Afton Chemical to Increase Lubricant Additive Prices Afton Chemical in
Motiva Increases Base Oil Prices, Saftey-Kleen and Highline Warren Announce Lubricant Price Increases
Motiva Increases Base Oil Prices, Safety-Kleen and Highline Warren Announce Lubricant Price Increases Motiva Announces Base Oil Increase Motiva announced the following posted price increases
SOPUS and PennStar Announce Lubricant Price Increases
SOPUS and PennStar Announce Lubricant Price Increases SOPUS Announces IncreaseSOPUS announced its second lubricant price increase in 2022. With and effective date of April 15,

ExxonMobil Adjusts Base Oil Price Adjustment
As reported in JobbersWorld yesterday, ExxonMobil announced last Thursday that the price of its base oils will increase by $0.30 a gallon, effective March 14. Well, before the ink was dry on that story, blenders got word this morning that ExxonMobil revised the adjustment to $0.70 a gallon. The effective date remains the same at March 14th.
More Price Lubricant and Base oil Price Increases
More Lubricant and Base oil Price Increases Lubricants Nu-Tier Brands/Gulf, Old World Industries, Pinnacle Oil, and ALS announce lubricant price increases. See below for recent
More Price Increases
More Price Increases In addition to the lubricant prices increases previously reported in JobbersWorld, (Sinclair and SOPUS), Valvoline, Phillips 66, and ExxonMobil have also advised
SOPUS Products Set to Increase Lubricant Prices
SOPUS Products Set to Increase Lubricant Prices SOPUS (Pennzoil-Quaker State Company) advised marketers it will be implementing a finished lubricant price increase of up to 15%,
Lubricant Additive and Base Oil Price Movements
Lubricant Additive and Base Oil Price Movements Afton and Infineum announce lubricant additive increases, Ergon set to moves naphthenic base oil prices Ergon, today announced