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Global Editor, Base Oil News

Iain Pocock

Global Editor

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<ul><li>Seasonal boost in US base oils demand could be more muted than expected, with uncertainty about end-user consumption incentivizing buyers to maintain lower stocks.</li><li>Seasonal rise in demand typically cuts surplus supplies and often coincides with plant maintenance work, like this year.</li><li>Stronger demand and tighter supply typically give refiners more leverage to adjust prices to reflect those firmer fundamentals.</li></ul>

Seasonal boost in US base oils demand could be more muted than expected, with uncertainty about end-user consumption incentivizing buyers to maintain lower stocks.Seasonal rise in demand typically cuts surplus supplies and often coincides with plant maintenance work, like this year.Stronger demand and tighter supply typically give refiners more leverage to adjust prices to reflect those firmer fundamentals.

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria (TOTAL NL)

Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 17 March