Motor oil shortages and rising costs hit auto maintenance

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2026.05.16 20:21
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Motor oil shortages are impacting auto maintenance due to over 40% reduction in U.S. Group III base oil supply from refinery outages and shipping disruptions. Major companies like Toyota and Nissan report shortages, leading to price hikes and oil substitutions. Drivers can expect higher costs, fewer discounts, and limited availability of certain oil grades, with shortages potentially lasting until 2027.