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£65 Million Lost, Cars Seized, and More Questions Than Answers for Mannol
The Mannol scandal deepens as Private Eye uncovers Russian General Aslakhanov, a Putin advisor, at ex-CEO Jev Lyzko’s wedding. Lyzko has since been ousted, leaving behind £65M in losses, seized luxury cars, and dissolved businesses. With UK tariffs now soaring and auditors walking away, SCT faces mounting questions over finances, Russian ties, and how long the operation can survive.
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Sep 253 min read


Mannol Oil: Bargain or Blood Money?
HotUKDeals users uncovered Mannol 5W-30 engine oil at just £9.30 for 5L, a price too good to be true. But how can it be sold so cheaply? Critics warn the “bargain” may hide darker truths, with suspicions of money laundering and Russian oil links. What looks like a deal could instead be funding corruption....or worse.
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Cyprus Conspiracy: Unraveling the Money Laundering Web Behind Mannol Product Dumping
Cyprus Conspiracy: Unraveling the Money Laundering Web Behind Product Dumping Exploring the shadowy world of Mannol Holdings has recently...
uklubricantsmatter
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Is Russia Sneaking Through the Back Door?
Earlier this year, the U.S. imposed sanctions on a UAE shipping company for breaching the Russian oil price cap, which involved 18-19...
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Aug 12, 20241 min read


The Russia-Mannol Connection: Coincidence or Strategic Maneuvering?
The ties between Mannol, a German lubricant brand, and its Belarusian “sister” company, Favorit (ООО «Евразия Лубрикантс»), are raising...
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Aug 8, 20241 min read


Hydraulic Oils from UAE Skyrocket 417% (May 2023 vs. May 2024)
As the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) investigates lubricant dumping, a curious pattern emerges: hydraulic oil imports from the UAE...
uklubricantsmatter
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Coolant Catastrophe? Mannol 4212 G12+ and Its Not-So-Freezing Freeze Point
It's quite the discovery that Mannol 4212 G12+ ready-to-use antifreeze doesn't specify its freeze point on the TDS, SDS, or even the...
uklubricantsmatter
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Zelenskiy to Attend UK Cabinet Meeting: Potential Impact on Russian Oil Sales and Trade Remedies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to attend a UK Cabinet meeting to strengthen efforts to disrupt Russian oil sales...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read


Repost: Lithuanian company accused of price dumping
Written by Jurgita Šimelevičienė, Business Current Affairs Editor. The United Kingdom's Trade Enforcement Authority opened an...
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Jul 11, 20243 min read


Repost: VLS issues brake fluid safety warning
BY AUTOTECH-NIC ON JULY 8, 2024 Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has issued a safety warning and escalated case VLS 010200,...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


Pennies Per Litre – is profit overrated?
This week, Mannol is offering 20 litres of Energy 5W-30 Engine Oil for £38.99 with free delivery on Amazon. According to the fulfilment...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read


What's the Catch? Mannol 5W-30 Oil just 86p per litre.
We recently discovered Mannol Energy 5W-30 in 5L on Amazon for as low as £11.02 including delivery, equating to £2.20 per litre. Today,...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read


Price Mystery: Why Mannol Costs Less in the UK than Europe and the UAE
A quick search for MN7511 on various Amazon sites globally reveals that the product is sold at almost half the price per litre in the UK...
uklubricantsmatter
Jul 1, 20241 min read


UAE Hydraulic Oil Imports Skyrocket: £5k to £9.9M
Import data shows a remarkable surge in the import of hydraulic oil from the UAE. In 2019, the import value was at a mere £5,403. Fast...
uklubricantsmatter
Jun 27, 20241 min read


5 litres of oil for just 39p.
On June 17th, Mannol Energy 5W30 5L was retailed at £11.02. At what may be considered an already low price for such a product, the Amazon...
uklubricantsmatter
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Trade Remedies Authority Initiates Investigation into Lubricant Market Practices
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched an investigation into alleged product dumping of lubricants from the UAE and Lithuania in...
uklubricantsmatter
Jun 25, 20241 min read


About UK Lubricants Matter
UK Lubricants Matter is a resource centre dedicated to providing information and updates based on the recent TRA investigation into the...
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