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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - August 30, 2023

With the summer driving season winding down and the Labor Day holiday just around the corner, the United States base oil ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - August 29, 2023

As players return to action following the summer break, base oil markets are poised for what could be a busy time, with ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - August 23, 2023

Most posted price increases announced in recent weeks were implemented, with participants waiting to see whether the mar ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - August 22, 2023

Base oil demand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa has undergone a mini-spike that certainly was not forecast for Aug ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - August 16, 2023

Motiva, Chevron, Petro-Canada, Avista Oil and Safety-Kleen joined the group of base oil producers who had communicated p ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - August 15, 2023

Base oil markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa are once again defying forecasts, with demand surging during a mo ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - August 9, 2023

A number of producers announced posted price increases this week on the heels of ExxonMobil’s initiative a week ago. P ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - August 8, 2023

With the summer holiday period in full swing, base oil markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are exceptional ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - August 2, 2023

A few participants were surprised to hear reports that ExxonMobil had communicated a posted price increase this week. Th ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - August 1, 2023

The holiday season is officially underway in the European, Middle Eastern and African base oil markets, although many pl ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - July 26, 2023

There were contrasting views about base oils demand in the United States, with some suppliers seeing steady uptake in Ju ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - July 25, 2023

If it is at all possible, base oil markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa are slowing further, with many players ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - July 19, 2023

The base oils market continued to move at a moderate pace in the midst of a heat wave that affected large swaths of the ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - July 18, 2023

Base oil markets around Europe, the Middle East and Africa are flatlining as the August holiday season approaches, with ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - July 12, 2023

The fairly muted pace seen in base oil markets over the last few weeks appeared to be heightened by summer holidays and ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - July 11, 2023

Base oil markets are gearing down for the holiday period that is fast approaching. Trading across much of Europe and the ...

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U.S. Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR Americas - July 5, 2023

The Independence Day holiday in the United States on Tuesday, July 4, resulted in fairly muted activity in the base oils ...

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EMEA Base Oil Price Report

Lube Report BOR EMEA - July 4, 2023

Base oil markets around Europe, the Middle East and Africa are somewhat lethargic, with many areas affected by holiday c ...