Author name: Awais Iqbal

July Sees Uptick in UAE Fuel Prices — But Lower Base Oil Costs Could Be Ahead Dubai: Fuel prices in the UAE have increased for July, as announced by the UAE Fuel Price Committee. While motorists will feel the pinch at the pump, lubricant buyers and industry, insiders are closely watching global trends—especially as recent […]

Global Oil Prices Drop 13% After Three-Week Rally — could UAE fuel prices be next to fall? Dubai: The UAE is set to announce July 2025 petrol and diesel prices today, and many motorists are anticipating a potential price cut. The recent drop in global oil prices, along with reduced geopolitical tensions, could translate into

ADNOC Voyager Lubricants Now Available Across Egypt Through Strategic Partnership. ADNOC Distribution, a leading mobility retailer, has partnered with TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt (TEME) to officially launch ADNOC Voyager lubricants across Egypt—marking a significant step in the brand’s regional growth strategy. For the first time, ADNOC Voyager products are now available through a vast network of

Summer Demand Supports Base Oil Prices—But U.S. Output Cuts Could Shift the Outlook For now, base oil prices are holding steady, supported by seasonal demand for lubricants, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors. Recent market strength reflects increased summer consumption and optimism surrounding global trade developments. However, lubricant producers and traders in the UAE

Dubai: Despite rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, the base oil market has exhibited steady behavior, mirroring global trends in crude oil. After a brief price spike, energy markets have cooled, and crude benchmarks such as Brent and WTI are now trading lower — Brent is just below $67 and WTI is near $65.

Dubai: Base Oil Markets React to Rising Geopolitical Tensions Base oil prices continued to edge higher on Monday, following a brief spike driven by renewed tensions between Israel and Iran. The escalation raised growing concerns over potential disruptions to crude supply—critical for base oil production. The market saw a sudden spike as traders assessed the

In April 2025, base oil prices in the UAE remained unchanged, as the market showed little to no change. Both Group I and Group II base oils had no price changes during the month, as the market did not see any fluctuation the whole month. But, prices might decline in May 2025. That’s because the

Today, regular cars and old-style factories don’t need as much lubricant as before, because new machines are more efficient and many cars are electric. Thus, the need for lubricants is still growing in fast-growing industries that use a lot of energy. This gives new chances for lubricant companies to grow. As more data centers are

The need for synthetic lubricants is growing every year. Companies that export lubricants are working hard to make sure people get what they need on time. This helps more people want to buy them. In the UAE, lubricants are helping the market grow, and the industry is fully focused on keeping that growth going in