According to the Financial Times, the current increase in the cost…

According to the Financial Times, the current increase in the cost of base oils used to produce synthetic motor oils is significantly outpacing the dynamics of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel prices.

Coverage (2 sources)

• US retailers raised prices on motor oils and introduced limits — РИАМО
• FT: American retailers limit motor oil sales due to shortage — Коммерсантъ

Key entities

• USA
• Walmart
• Costco
• Financial Times
• FT
• Argus Media