A tight supply and demand scenario continued to underpin current spot values in the Asian base oils market, with many buyers willing to raise their bi ...

The tight supply situation continued to be at the forefront of discussions in the base oils market, but availability of some grades started to improve ...

The coronavirus again holds center stage. With the emergence of variants from the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil, many countries have again i ...

The market tightness continued to be the predominant factor in determining price direction in Asia, with numbers edging up as a number of base oil gra ...

Last week’s posted price increases by a paraffinic and a naphthenic base oil producer triggered an avalanche of price markups on both sides of the m ...

Lube Report temporarily publishes Ray Masson’s column every other week. His EMEA Base Oil Price Report will appear again in next week’s issue.

Dark clouds appeared on the base oil horizon as new coronavirus-related lockdowns and travel bans were reimposed in several countries. Despite these p ...

The United States base oil market was jolted out of its fairly placid state by price increase announcements this week. According to reports, ExxonMobi ...

The calendar may have turned and vaccines may be rolling out, but base oil markets – along with much of the world – are still suffering from the e ...

Asian buyers and sellers tried to assess conditions and finalize plans for the next few months but were waiting for clearer price direction, which kep ...

Base oil market participants marched into 2021 with an optimistic view that the rollout of coronavirus vaccines and eventual control of the pandemic w ...

Lube Report temporarily publishes Ray Masson’s column every other week. His EMEA Base Oil Price Report will appear again in next week’s issue.

The Asia base oils market left behind a tumultuous year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and entered 2021 with participants hoping for healthier ...

Turning over a New Leaf In Japan, people travel long distances to enjoy the quiet contemplation of the colorful fall leaves, an activity that boast ...

As the turbulent year 2020 comes to an end, base oil industry participants reassessed conditions and started to plan for the new year, hoping for fewe ...

With most players determined to put 2020 behind them, the markets are looking forward to the New Year, hoping that the worst is in the past and that 2 ...

In contrast with oversupply conditions that the base oils market typically experiences at the end of the year, and despite the effects of the coronavi ...

The start of coronavirus vaccination campaigns and prospects of a return to travel and other activities in 2021 offered a glimmer of hope to the marke ...

Lube Report temporarily publishes Ray Masson’s column every other week. His EMEA Base Oil Price Report will appear again in next week’s issue.

The Asian base oil market remained surprisingly active, with tight supplies and healthy demand leading to swelling spot values. Even seasoned players ...