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US demand for synthetic lubricants and functional fluids is forecast to increase 6.0 percent per annum to $6.2 billion in 2018, with volume rising to 550 million gallons. Synthetic products will continue to grow at the expense of conventional fluids, with rising market penetration driven by environmental concerns and increasingly demanding requirements for product performance. Each market segment for synthetics will be subject to a unique set of factors influencing future demand. In some cases, government regulations and manufacturer and industry groups will specify the usage of synthetic products, while in others end user preferences for the benefits of synthetics will boost demand. – PowerPoint PPT presentation