--- title: Astron Energy Latest Insights | Commercial Lubricants description: Commercial Lubricants | Astron Energy Latest Insights --- # The Latest Insights THE LATEST BLOGS ON INDUSTRY TRENDS AND INSIGHTS, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS IN LUBRICANTS, HOW DIGITAL AI IS IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, LUBRICATION BEST PRACTICES FROM TECHNICAL AND THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY FROM ASTRON ENERGY EXPERTS, PARTNERS AND CUSTOMERS. - All - Commercial Fuel - Industry Insights - Commercial Lubricants - Transport - Mining - B-BBEE - Engine Coolants - Manufacturing - Commercial Fuels and Lubricants Friday, April 14, 2023 ### [Base Oil Pricing and The Exchange Rate](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/base-oil-pricing-and-the-exchange-rate) Base oils are necessary for the creation of lubricants, which are required for the smooth operation of machinery in a variety of industries. The cost of base oil is a crucial facto... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/base-oil-pricing-and-the-exchange-rate) Thursday, April 6, 2023 ### [Storage, Stability and Estimated Shelf Life of Finished Lubricants](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/storage-stability-and-estimated-shelf-life-of-finished-lubricants) Most materials deteriorate over time, including finished lubricants. That is why knowing what to look for in lubricants, including their shelf life, is critical in determining whet... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/storage-stability-and-estimated-shelf-life-of-finished-lubricants) Tuesday, August 30, 2022 ### [Keep the wheels rolling with commercial oil and lubricant offerings ](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/keep-the-wheels-rolling-with-astrons-commercial-oil-and-lubricant-offerings) As the owner and operator of one of South Africa’s largest crude oil refineries, Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in the country. Astron Energy as licensee... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/keep-the-wheels-rolling-with-astrons-commercial-oil-and-lubricant-offerings) Thursday, August 25, 2022 ### [The Impact Of High Crude Oil Prices On Lubricant Costs](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/a-breakdown-of-how-lubricants-are-priced) Higher crude prices have led to an increase in transportation costs. Lubricant price increases are directly tied to the economy as a whole and can be influenced by many external fa... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/a-breakdown-of-how-lubricants-are-priced) Thursday, May 12, 2022 ### [Understanding Gear Oils](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/understanding-gear-oils) There’s often confusion about the American Petroleum Institute (API) classifications used for gearbox or transmission oil specifications. Therefore, individuals responsible for sel... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/understanding-gear-oils) Friday, March 25, 2022 ### [Minimizing costs and downtime in the Energy Sector](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/minimizing-costs-and-downtime-in-the-energy-sector) At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with David MacIntyre, Finished Lubricants Technical Manager... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/minimizing-costs-and-downtime-in-the-energy-sector) Tuesday, March 22, 2022 ### [Four lubrication tips to extend diesel engine life](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/four-lubrication-tips-to-extend-diesel-engine-life) Known as the workhorses of the engine world, diesel engines are rugged, economical, and reliable. Over the years, these engines have advanced to include many unparalleled mechanica... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/four-lubrication-tips-to-extend-diesel-engine-life) Tuesday, March 22, 2022 ### [Oil viscosity and how to choose the right grade](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/oil-viscosity-and-how-to-choose-the-right-grade)   Engine oils are essential to a vehicle’s performance and lifespan, and viscosity is an important attribute. Knowing how to determine the right oil viscosity for your vehicle is v... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/oil-viscosity-and-how-to-choose-the-right-grade) Tuesday, March 22, 2022 ### [What fleet operators need to know about commercial lubricants](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/what-fleet-operators-need-to-know-about-commercial-lubricants) Today’s challenges on modern fleet maintenance are becoming more demanding, predominantly defined by changes in equipment, regulatory controls, and the constant pressure to keep th... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/what-fleet-operators-need-to-know-about-commercial-lubricants) Wednesday, July 21, 2021 ### [Factors affecting the price of lubricants](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/factors-affecting-the-price-of-lubricants) Finished lubricants keep the world running, ensuring performance and safety in a vast range of dynamic, high-temperature applications. But as dynamic as these applications are, so ... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/factors-affecting-the-price-of-lubricants) Friday, May 7, 2021 ### [3 things that can help SA logistics firms rebound after the pandemic](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/three-factors-that-will-drive-the-post-pandemic-recovery-of-logistics-companies-in-south-africa) Like so many other industries, the logistics services sector experienced mixed fortunes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, there is light at the end of the tunne... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/three-factors-that-will-drive-the-post-pandemic-recovery-of-logistics-companies-in-south-africa) Monday, October 26, 2020 ### [Risks of excluding routine oil analysis in your fleet PMP](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/risks-of-excluding-routine-oil-analysis-in-your-fleet-pmp) Among our trucking customers, we are seeing more and more mixed fleets of older and newer trucks from different OEMs, and that presents a challenge from a preventive maintenance pe... [Read More](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/risks-of-excluding-routine-oil-analysis-in-your-fleet-pmp) Wednesday, September 16, 2020 ### [Heavy Duty Motor Oil Trend toward Synthetic Oil](https://www.callagenda.aecrm.co.za/blog/heavy-duty-motor-oil-trend-toward-synthetic-oil) While the global lubricants market is estimated at a massive 46 billion litres, it has shown minimal volume movement over the past few years, mainly due to economic conditions. How... 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