Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- U.S. and Canada winter halts most paving activity.
- Wholesale markets remained active — prices steady in most areas.
- Gulf Coast asphalt rack prices were assessed lower in some areas this week.
- Gulf Coast barge prices declined this week.
- The March WTI crude oil contract closed the week at $41.68 per barrel, down sharply.
- Passes $819 Billion stimulus package – $30 Billion for roads/bridges – Senate bill next.
- United Steelworkers Union strike possible at U.S. refineries, if contract negotiations fail.
