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Iain Pocock

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<ul><li>India’s imported Group II heavy-grade base oils cargo price-premium to FOB prices in US and Asia holds firm and in relatively narrow range in recent weeks.</li><li>Price-spread stays in narrow range as CFR India cargo price tracks lower FOB Asia/US Gulf coast prices.</li><li>CFR India cargo price falls amid pick-up in availability of supplies, boosting buyers’ choice.</li></ul>

India’s imported Group II heavy-grade base oils cargo price-premium to FOB prices in US and Asia holds firm and in relatively narrow range in recent weeks.Price-spread stays in narrow range as CFR India cargo price tracks lower FOB Asia/US Gulf coast prices.CFR India cargo price falls amid pick-up in availability of supplies, boosting buyers’ choice.

Global base oils arb outlook: Week of 1 September

<ul><li>US base oils prices stay relatively firm and in narrow range vs vacuum gasoil prices.</li><li>Steady base oils price-premium sustains incentive for refiners to maintain high output.</li><li>Supply could get further boost if Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, leaving market with untapped buffer stocks.</li></ul>

US base oils prices stay relatively firm and in narrow range vs vacuum gasoil prices.Steady base oils price-premium sustains incentive for refiners to maintain high output.Supply could get further boost if Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, leaving market with untapped buffer stocks.

Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 1 September

<ul><li>US base oils demand could stay muted as buyers eye existing stocks to cover requirements.</li><li>US base oils/lube consumption fell in month of September from August in three of previous four years, before rising in month of October.</li><li>Repeat of that trend this year would leave buyers with shrinking window to work down existing stocks before slowdown in consumption gathers pace during final two months of 2025.</li></ul>

US base oils demand could stay muted as buyers eye existing stocks to cover requirements.US base oils/lube consumption fell in month of September from August in three of previous four years, before rising in month of October.Repeat of that trend this year would leave buyers with shrinking window to work down existing stocks before slowdown in consumption gathers pace during final two months of 2025.

Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 1 September

<ul><li>Global base oils prices hold at levels versus feedstock and competing fuel prices that sustain incentive for refiners to maintain or raise output.</li><li>Margins hold firm even at time of year when surplus supply typically starts to build amid seasonal slowdown in demand.</li><li>Firm margins could point to supply-demand fundamentals that are tighter than usual for time of year.</li></ul>

Global base oils prices hold at levels versus feedstock and competing fuel prices that sustain incentive for refiners to maintain or raise output.Margins hold firm even at time of year when surplus supply typically starts to build amid seasonal slowdown in demand.Firm margins could point to supply-demand fundamentals that are tighter than usual for time of year.

Global base oils margins outlook: Week of 25 August

<ul><li>Europe Group I brightstock price stays unusually firm relative to light and heavy neutrals so far in Q3 2025.</li><li>Europe Group I brightstock price stays unusually firm versus feedstock vacuum gasoil price so far in Q3 2025.</li><li>Europe Group I export brightstock price maintains steep premium to imported cargo prices in markets like India.</li></ul>

Europe Group I brightstock price stays unusually firm relative to light and heavy neutrals so far in Q3 2025.Europe Group I brightstock price stays unusually firm versus feedstock vacuum gasoil price so far in Q3 2025.Europe Group I export brightstock price maintains steep premium to imported cargo prices in markets like India.

Global base oils arb outlook: Week of 25 August

France

TOTAL S.A. explores for, produces, refines, transports, and markets oil and natural gas. The Company also operates a chemical division which produces polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, rubber, paint, ink, adhesives, and resins. TOTAL operates gasoline filling stations in Europe, the United States, and Africa.

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Global base oils arb outlook: Week of 1 September

India’s imported Group II heavy-grade base oils cargo price-premium to FOB prices in US and Asia holds firm and in relatively narrow range in...

Base Oil News

Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 1 September

US base oils prices stay relatively firm and in narrow range vs vacuum gasoil prices. Steady base oils price-premium sustains incentive for...

Base Oil News

Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 1 September

US base oils demand could stay muted as buyers eye existing stocks to cover requirements. US base oils/lube consumption fell in month of September...

Base Oil News

Global base oils margins outlook: Week of 25 August

Global base oils prices hold at levels versus feedstock and competing fuel prices that sustain incentive for refiners to maintain or raise...

Base Oil News

Global base oils arb outlook: Week of 25 August

Europe Group I brightstock price stays unusually firm relative to light and heavy neutrals so far in Q3 2025. Europe Group I brightstock price...

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