Monthly Base Oil Reports

April Base Oil Report

April 1, 2024

A few posted price increases were announced in late February. Might these increases have been a bit premature?

March Base Oil Report

March 5, 2024

Base oil fundamentals have been lackluster for months. Might the spring production cycle breathe some life into the market?

February Base Oil Report

February 1, 2024

The first weeks of 2024 ushered in a wave of posted price decreases. Which factors are swaying market dynamics in the first quarter?

Monthly Base Oil Report

January 2, 2024

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.

Base Oil Report

December 4, 2023

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

Base Oil Report

November 1, 2023

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

Base Oil Report

October 2, 2023

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 ...

Base Oil Report

September 6, 2023

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

Base Oil Report

July 20, 2023

Gabriela Wheeler outlines the major factors that have placed downward pressure on base oil prices this year.

Base Oil Report

June 14, 2023

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

Why has activity in the base oil market been unusually drowsy this year? Gabriela Wheeler explores the root causes.

Base Oil Report

May 1, 2023

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

Base Oil Report

April 3, 2023

The base oil market got off to a slow start in 2023. Might its sluggishness be a precursor to a more upbeat year?

Base Oil Report: Pricing

March 1, 2023

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

Base Oil Report: Pricing

February 1, 2023

Just when the base oil market seemed to be settling, the new year ushered in a round price decreases.

Base Oil Report: Pricing

January 3, 2023

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 ...

Base Oil Report: Trends

December 1, 2022

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

Base Oil Report: Pricing

December 1, 2022

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

Base Oil Report: Pricing

October 31, 2022

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

Base Oil Report: Trends

October 31, 2022

Industry experts believe that PAO demand will increase in coming years. What factors may contribute to this growth?