05/16/2026
Let's talk oil.
Regardless of where we all are on the political spectrum, the conflict in the middle east is beginning to affect oil products already. I know everyone is feeling it at the pump. Diesel is even more of a hurt. Motor oil is already forecast to take a minimum 20% jump right away. I know most this product was already in the manufacturing pipeline but they still raise prices ahead of time just like gas. Everything coming in this week has been averaging that 20%. This isn't the part that is a worry though as much and manufacturers and suppliers estimating a 40% cut in product they can produce. Toyota and Honda are sending out bulletins to dealers about using different weights if they're available. Over the coming months we'll be having the biggest oil shortage in history since the current drivers on the road have been alive.
