FTC Requires Divestiture of Oil Change Shops in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal

14 November 2025

Proposed FTC order seeks to protect Americans from higher oil change costs, lower service quality

The Federal Trade Commission will require automotive services company Valvoline Inc. and private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. (Greenbriar) to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding their $625 million deal.View Press Release