Lubricant Suppliers Announce Price Hikes

AOCUSA and Omni Specialty Packaging raise prices due to supply chain pressures

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Two major lubricant suppliers, AOCUSA (Amalie) and Omni Specialty Packaging, have announced price increases for their finished lubricant products. AOCUSA cited "sudden geopolitical disruptions affecting global supply chains" as the reason for a 48-cent per gallon increase, while Omni Specialty Packaging pointed to rising costs for base oils and additives in its $0.50 per gallon price hike.

Why it matters

These price increases from leading lubricant suppliers reflect the broader inflationary pressures impacting the industry, driven by disruptions to global supply chains and rising raw material costs. As these costs get passed on to consumers and businesses, it could lead to higher prices for a range of automotive and industrial products that rely on finished lubricants.

The details

AOCUSA (Amalie), based in Tampa, Florida, notified customers that prices for all of its lubricant products will increase by 48 cents per gallon, while grease will go up by 7 cents per pound. The changes take effect for orders received on or after April 1, 2026. Omni Specialty Packaging also announced a $0.50 per gallon price increase across its entire lubricant product line, effective April 7, 2026. Both companies cited rising costs for raw materials and supply chain disruptions as the reasons behind the hikes.

  • The AOCUSA (Amalie) price increases take effect for orders received on or after April 1, 2026.
  • The Omni Specialty Packaging price increases take effect on April 7, 2026.

The players

AOCUSA (Amalie)

A Tampa, Florida-based supplier of finished lubricant products.

Omni Specialty Packaging

A supplier of lubricant products that has announced a $0.50 per gallon price increase across its entire product line.

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What they’re saying

“Prices for all products will increase by 48 cents per gallon, while grease will increase by 7 cents per pound. The adjustments apply to orders received on or after April 1, 2026.”

— AOCUSA (Amalie) (Jobbers World)

“Prices will increase by $0.50 per gallon across the board, effective April 7, 2026.”

— Omni Specialty Packaging (Jobbers World)

The takeaway

These price hikes from major lubricant suppliers highlight the ongoing challenges facing the industry, as global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs continue to drive up production expenses. Consumers and businesses that rely on finished lubricants can expect to see these increased costs passed on to them in the coming months.