The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (22 September 2025) proposed a new anti-dumping measure to protect UK producers of engine oils and hydraulic fluids.

The TRA opened its investigation into imports of certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and the UAE in response to an application from UK manufacturer Aztec Oils Ltd., in June 2024. The investigation covered certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids, including passenger car motor oils, heavy-duty commercial vehicle oils and hydraulic oils.

According to the TRA’s estimates, UK-produced engine oils and hydraulic fluids resulted in sales exceeding £285 million during the investigation period (April 2023 to March 2024).

However, the TRA found that the UK engine oil industry has been suffering material injury due to

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