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Global base oil shortage threatens luxury car engine oils amid Iran war disruptions

Market News
01 May 2026
CNBC
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Bearish
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A global shortage of base oils, essential for high-performance lubricants in luxury car engines, is worsening due to ongoing disruptions from the Iran war, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. This region supplies a significant portion of Group III base oils, critical for synthetic lubricants used in supercars. Prices have surged nearly 100% in northern Europe, and stocks could run out within a month, risking reduced lubricant production and higher costs for consumers. The shortage is expected to persist until at least 2027, with additional risks from weather events and constrained refining capacity in key producing countries.

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