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Relabelling Rife at Mannol’s U.K. Distributor

Relabelling Rife at Mannol’s U.K. Distributor

October 15, 2025

Former employees of United Kingdom lubricant distributor Lubriage told Lube Report that company staff systematically rep ...

Drone Strike Hits Bashneft’s Ufa Refinery

Drone Strike Hits Bashneft’s Ufa Refinery

October 15, 2025

Bashneft’s refinery in Ufa, Russia, was attacked by Ukrainian drones Saturday, causing undetermined damage to another ...

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

October 15, 2025

China’s automotive lubricant market is experiencing a sharp contraction as new energy vehicles gain ground, according ...

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

October 15, 2025

Fundamentals in the base oils market varied according to each category, with a tighter supply and demand scenario for so ...

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Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

October 13, 2025

Some markets were expected to jump back into action following week-long holidays and others were preparing for subdued a ...

Christie Criticizes Trump at ILMA

Christie Criticizes Trump at ILMA

October 8, 2025

Ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie slammed President Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policies at ILMA

VLS Starts Probe into False Stellantis Specification Claims

VLS Starts Probe into False Stellantis Specification Claims

October 8, 2025

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications began an investigation and issued a warning regarding engine oils that clai ...

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

October 8, 2025

Base oil market participants appeared to have come to terms with current industry conditions and made a concerted e ...

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SK Minerals & Additives Goes for IPO

October 8, 2025

Specialty chemicals producer SK Minerals & Additives will open its initial public offering on Oct. 10, 2025, looking ...

No Disruption to Base Oil Output after Dumai Refinery Fire

No Disruption to Base Oil Output after Dumai Refinery Fire

October 7, 2025

Pertamina said it has redirected fuel supplies to parts of Sumatra following a fire at its Dumai refinery.

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Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

October 6, 2025

There were a few bright spots in the market despite deepening concerns about the growing supply and demand imbalance in ...

Colorado is First State to Approve EPR Program

Colorado is First State to Approve EPR Program

October 2, 2025

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment approved the Individual Program Plan submitted by the Lubricants Pack ...

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RelaDyne Acquires Domestic Fuels & Lubes

October 1, 2025

RelaDyne acquired Domestic Fuels & Lubes, a fuels and lubricants distributor based in Chesapeake, Virginia

Falling Prices Push Clean Harbors to Hike Fees

Falling Prices Push Clean Harbors to Hike Fees

October 1, 2025

Clean Harbors announced this week that its Safety-Kleen waste oil and rerefining subsidiary will raise rates.

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Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

October 1, 2025

Chevron stepped out with a posted price decrease announcement this week – the company’s first price revision since M ...

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Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

September 30, 2025

Base oil markets are seeing pockets of unseasonal demand for various grades, although the particular grades vary conside ...

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Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

September 29, 2025

Downward price pressure continued on a few base oil grades because of soft fundamentals in Asia, although several cuts a ...