Motor Oil supply Crisis: Fact, Friction, and What Happens Next [THA 489]

Together, they examine what’s driving skyrocketing oil prices, why certain synthetic oils are becoming harder to source, and how fear-driven purchasing is creating additional strain throughout the supply chain. Most importantly, they discuss what repair shops and vehicle owners can do to navigate the uncertainty without making costly mistakes.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the world is not actually running out of motor oil
• How global shortages of base oils and additives are impacting the availability of ultra-low viscosity synthetic oils such as 0W-8, 0W-12, and 0W-16.
• The role panic buying plays in creating artificial shortages and driving prices even higher.
• Why motor oil prices are increasing at unprecedented rates and what that means for repair shops and consumers.
• The risks of delaying routine maintenance as oil changes become more expensive.
• Practical advice for shop owners on managing inventory and communicating with customers during periods of market uncertainty.

The current motor oil situation is real, but panic is making it worse. While supply constraints and rising prices are creating challenges across the automotive industry, experts agree that hoarding inventory and delaying maintenance are not the answers. Patience, informed decision-making, and a focus on preventative maintenance remain the best strategies for both repair shops and vehicle owners. As supply chains stabilize, those who avoid fear-based decisions today will likely be in the strongest position tomorrow.

Lee Rhodus, Territory Sales Manager, Deckman Oil.

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports,  The Drive Podcast, is an automotive expert and analyst based in Buffalo, NY. She is an established television and radio personality with over 30 years experience in the auto industry as a journalist, consumer advocate, and race car driver. She was Oprah’s Auto Expert and is currently a regular contributor and reporter to Fox News, CNN, Inside Edition, and the Weather Channel.

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