The summer season ushered in an uptick in base oil activity. Will the rest of the year keep pace?

Will the contrasting currents roiling the base oils market subside, or will they become even more pronounced as lubricant consumption reaches its deno ...

Several base oil producers stepped out with price increase announcements in March. Might this movement be indicative of increasing demand?

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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