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title: "Motor oil shortages and rising costs hit auto maintenance"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286653153.md"
description: "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."
datetime: "2026-05-16T20:21:18.000Z"
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# Motor oil shortages and rising costs hit auto maintenance

Why supplies are shrinking: Refinery outages and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions have cut U.S. Group III base oil supply by over 40%, hitting synthetic motor oil production. Who’s feeling the pinch: Toyota, Nissan, and major retailers report shortages, while repair shops warn of price hikes and oil substitutions to manage dwindling stock. What drivers can expect: Expect higher costs, fewer discounts, and limited availability for certain oil grades, with shortages potentially lasting through 2027.

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