Price of Auto Fluids Set to Rise

This could be the first in a rise across the board in automotive fluids.  BASF increases prices for automotive fluids globally and it is in immediate effect, or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices globally for all coolants and specialty fluids by up to 120 Euro (or the equivalent in other currencies) per metric ton. The price adjustments are necessary due to significantly increased raw material costs.