Volume 9 Issue 18

U.S. Base Oil Output Rose in February

Base oil production in the United States jumped 22% in February, compared to the same month last year, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Energy information administration.

First Quarter Earnings Bump for Afton

Afton Chemical achieved a 14% increase in first-quarter operating profit, primarily due to lower costs that overcame a dip in sales revenue.

Brazil Base Oil Imports Up Again

Brazil imported 62% more base oil in March, compared to the same month last year, according to data released Tuesday by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.

From Other Editions of Lube Report

Fuchs: Regulations, EVs Pose Challenges

Recycling Oil Containers into Roads

Chinese Blenders Aim to Differentiate

Briefly Noted

Cox Automotive forecasted a decline in April’s sales of new vehicles in the United States to 1.3 million, a 3% decrease from the same month last year.