Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is entering a new stage, driven by stronger progress in key supporting factors. In the passenger transport sector, EVs have clearly become the leading technology, shifting from niche markets into the mainstream. Adoption levels still vary across regions, but globally, more than one in four new cars now comes with a […]
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Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have started releasing strategic oil reserves to stabilize the global energy market. In total, around 426 million barrels—mostly crude oil—are being made available, according to the agency’s March 19, 2026 statement. For the lubricant industry, this move is critical. Since base oils are derived from crude, any
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What’s driving the next wave of growth in the lubricant industry? The answer goes beyond more vehicles or factories. It is Asia’s fast-moving industrial and economic expansion. Across the region, manufacturing is scaling up, vehicle ownership is rising, and infrastructure projects are increasing at a steady pace. Countries like China, India, and several Southeast Asian
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The continued oversupply of oil, falling crude prices, and the fast global shift toward cleaner energy are creating challenges for Middle Eastern oil-exporting economies. These changes are also influencing the broader lubricant industry, particularly in terms of feedstock costs, pricing strategies, and market stability. According to industry estimates, the global oil market is expected to
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What happens when the price of oil doesn’t just rise, but refuses to stay still? One week, Brent Crude surges on supply fears. The next, it dips on policy signals or shifting demand. But beneath these constant swings lies a bigger story—one that goes far beyond headlines and directly impacts industries, businesses, and everyday operations.
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For the second time in just a few years, global markets tied to imported fossil fuels — including the lubricant industry — are once again under pressure from volatile energy conditions. While direct exposure to the Middle East crisis differs by country, the indirect impact is widespread. Rising crude oil prices, tighter base oil supply,
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Dubai: Motorists across the UAE are experiencing a sharp spike in fuel prices this April, as global energy costs continue to climb. Prices have increased significantly month-on-month, with rises ranging from around 31% to over 70%. Effective April 1, updated fuel rates are: In real terms, petrol prices have jumped by nearly 80 fils per
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The global energy landscape is facing another major disruption. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is not only impacting regional stability but also creating ripple effects across global supply chains, directly influencing the lubricant industry and related sectors. Markets that had just begun recovering from previous economic shocks are now dealing with renewed uncertainty. This
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Imagine planning your lubricant production schedule, only to realize that the energy fueling your refineries is suddenly in short supply. That’s exactly the challenge industries around the world are facing as the LNG (liquefied natural gas) crisis deepens. What started as regional disruptions in the Middle East is now sending ripples across global energy markets,
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