With the announcement of several posted price decreases, it is clear that the base oil market has been unable to escape the usual year-end doldrums.

Gabriela Wheeler explains why the North American base oil market is resisting its usual seasonal slowdown.

Despite posted price increases in September, there has been a sense of anxiety hanging over the base oil market during the fourth quarter.

Several factors seemed to have helped keep the base oil supply overhang in check during the third quarter. Gabriela Wheeler explains what some of thos ...

After a rather slumberous spring and summer, activity in the base oil market has finally started to pick up.

The summer driving season usually ushers in increased base oil activity, but market dynamics this year have deviated from the norm.

Activity in the base oil market continues to be lethargic. Might a change be in store despite recent posted price decreases?

Are falling base oil prices and the beginning of the spring season ushering in an uptick of activity in the base oil market?

Despite the challenges to the base oil market in 2022, industry players are wishing for market stability during the New Year. Is this possible given c ...

Russian refiners are bracing for the impact of the European embargo for their petroleum products including base oils and lubricants – the first such ...

The global base oil market has been through a lot since 2020. How has it weathered the storm?

Once more, supply and demand do not match in the North American base oil market. What has caused the imbalance?

Posted base oil prices seemed to settle into a more typical pattern this fall, but has the market returned to normality yet?

Base oil pricing dynamics have been hot all year long, but things may finally be cooling down.

The EU has imposed rounds of strict sanctions on Russian oil products. How will the bans affect base oil supply in the bloc?

Crude oil and feedstock prices remain volatile, and the summer months have ushered in yet another round of base oil price increases.

With the war in Ukraine still raging on and feedstock prices soaring, this summer is shaping up to be a wild ride for the base oil market.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created significant supply obstacles for the base oil industry in Europe and beyond, Ray Masson reports.

Crude oil and feedstock pricing has been volatile, making it difficult for base oil producers to formulate a game plan. Gabriela Wheeler warns base oi ...

Gabriela Wheeler explains some of the most prevalent factors contributing to the current—and confusing—base oil pricing dynamics.