El Paso auto shops say synthetic oil changes are jumping to $70-$80 amid supply strain

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Drivers may soon start paying more at the repair shop, not just at the pump.

Rising motor oil costs and possible shortages are beginning to impact drivers across the country, including here in El Paso.

According to reporting from USA TODAY, supply chain disruptions tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are tightening supplies of certain motor oils, especially low viscosity synthetic oils commonly used in hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles…

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