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<ul><li>The Middle East conflict is driving structural disruption to the global base oils market, with lubricants prices rising up to 30% in a six-to-nine month scenario and more than 50% in a worst case, Rosefield Energy Tech said</li><li>Blenders faced simultaneous pressure from feedstock shortages, additives constraints, freight costs and currency depreciation, with local and regional blenders most exposed</li><li>Rosefield recommended diversifying feedstock sources, shifting to regional hubs and adopting more dynamic pricing to reduce risk</li></ul>

The Middle East conflict is driving structural disruption to the global base oils market, with lubricants prices rising up to 30% in a six-to-nine month scenario and more than 50% in a worst case, Rosefield Energy Tech saidBlenders faced simultaneous pressure from feedstock shortages, additives constraints, freight costs and currency depreciation, with local and regional blenders most exposedRosefield recommended diversifying feedstock sources, shifting to regional hubs and adopting more dynamic pricing to reduce risk

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Middle East War Triggers Structural Disruption In Base Oils Market