India drafts BS-VII emission norms for commercial vehicles
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has published draft Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission rules for commercial vehicles, with light goods vehicles covered from April 1, 2030, and buses and trucks from April 1, 2031, according to two
Shell Rotella unveils API CL-4 and FB-4 heavy-duty engine oils
Shell Rotella has announced an upgraded portfolio of heavy-duty engine oils formulated to meet the new American Petroleum Institute (API) CL-4 and FB-4 specifications, the company said on October 14. Shell said the oils are designed to protect against oil
EU standardisation reform proposed, with limited fuels impact
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to speed up how Europe writes the technical standards that underpin European Union (EU) law. The proposal, published on 6
IEA urges faster diesel stock releases as market tightens
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is urging its member governments to accelerate emergency oil stock releases, prioritising diesel, as global diesel markets tighten. In a message to member governments ahead of the IEA Governing Board meeting on October 15, IEA
Industry coalition urges EU to keep renewable transport targets
FuelsEurope, together with 12 European energy and renewable fuel associations, has called on the European Commission to keep dedicated transport targets in the Renewable Energy Directive beyond 2030. In a joint industry letter
CJ Logistics launches on-site engine oil change service
CJ Logistics has launched an on-site engine oil change service in South Korea with S-OIL TotalEnergies Lubricants, extending its automotive care offering beyond at-home tyre installation. The service began October 1. Customers who order an oil change through the S-OIL
KIS Group, Toyota Tsusho to produce biomethane in Indonesia
Toyota Tsusho Corporation and the Indonesian arm of KIS Group have set up a joint venture to produce and sell biomethane in Indonesia, with commercial operations targeted for 2027, KIS Group said in a press release. The joint venture, PT
AA wants N-methylaniline added to South African petrol standard
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) is calling on the government to add the fuel additive N-methylaniline to national petrol specifications, with published test
Valvoline Global, Crystal Clean team up on used oil collection
Valvoline Global Operations and Crystal Clean have formed a commercial collaboration that links heavy-duty lubricants with environmental services across the United States, the companies announced. The arrangement is designed to help heavy-duty customers reduce operational complexity by handling their lubricant
SK Energy, HD Hyundai Oilbank face alleged price collusion fines
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sanction proceedings against SK Energy and HD Hyundai Oilbank over alleged price collusion, according to the commission. The FTC accuses the two refiners of exchanging information on gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene