Leaked AutoZone Memo Warns of Massive Motor Oil Shortages as Supply Chain Fears Spread

[SamuelTheThird]

The document references an “impending supply shortage” tied to instability in the Middle East and claims average available supply in certain lubricant categories could reportedly fall by as much as 40 percent. It also warns employees to prepare for dramatic price increases, disappearing inventory, and widespread substitution of oil grades as shortages worsen.

https://autos.yahoo.com/policy-and-environment/articles/leaked-autozone-memo-warns-massive-150007361.html

[hlthe2b]

1. Toyota is warning too. I just ordered a case of six (mine takes 4 quarts)

and will probably pick up another 2 quarts as singles when I am out later.

Strongly recommend that others do so too as you know what will happen... Please don't buy out the entire stock, though.

[dalton99a]

2. +1

[RedWhiteBlueIsRacist]

3. Thanks for the heads up. May pick some up tomorrow to get through the rest of the year.

Bought some for my 4Runner a couple weeks back, and it was climbing in price.

[OC375]

4. Just ordered a sixer or 5W-20 & a filter. Much appreciated!