Court Upholds Oregon Packaging EPR Law

A federal district court has upheld Oregon’s packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law against a constituti...


Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

The Strait of Hormuz, the lynchpin to many global base oil markets, remains closed to all but a handful of vessels deeme...


Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

The Iranian war has become a prolonged impasse with each side making claims on successes in the ongoing operations, all ...


Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

In the Middle East, still no clear progress toward the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Statements continue that Iran ...


Have Engine Oils Become Too Thin?

Have Engine Oils Become Too Thin? Automobile and lubricant industries in North America have begun the process to develop...


Gulf Coast Refineries Unscathed by Bertha

Refineries along the Gulf of Mexico were largely unaffected by Tropical Storm Bertha, which first made landfall in south...


Briefly Noted

Quaker in China Quaker Houghton has opened a 30,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, China, expandin...


Poland’s Lube Sales Up in 2025

Poland’s lubricant consumption rose 4.6% year on year in 2025, supported by stronger economic growth, rising automotiv...


Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

Additional posted price increase announcements emerged in the paraffinic base oil segment, with Chevron, ExxonMobil and ...


Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

A so-called ceasefire between United States and Iran appears to be continuing in the Middle East Gulf but with sporadic ...