Base Oils Unpacked: 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus
Jan 08, 2026•16 min•Ep. 1158
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Episode description
Our Global Lead for Base Oils, Guo Harn Hong, drives the conversation with Argus market experts Li Li Chng, Tara Tang, Victor Hu and Chu Ren Tan on how the Asia-Pacific base oils market performed in 2025 and what to look out for in 2026.
Listen now to discover:
- Market performance in 2025 and what market participants should expect this year
- New plant start-ups in India and expected repercussions on regional trade flows
- Rising production in Saudi Arabia and the impact on the Middle Eastern market
- Expected supply disruptions and grades likely to be impacted
- Trends to look out for in 2026
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