Asphalt Weekly Monitor
29 Dec 2017
- Remaining asphalt activity has been stalled by the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.
- East Coast asphalt and flux retail prices unchanged this week.
- Wholesale pricing for asphalt and flux on the East coast remains steady for the week.
- Retail markets had frigid weather and were mostly quiet in the Midwest this Holiday week
- Midwest wholesale asphalt and flux prices were static for remaining December supply.
- Gulf Coast retail asphalt and flux prices steadfast this week.
- Gulf Coast asphalt and flux barge pricing continues at previously noted levels.
- The Rocky Mountain region had little activity this week. December wholesale and retail prices were flat. January wholesale prices will be noted next week.
- West Coast markets were steady and mostly inactive,
- Western Canada retail markets are cold and quiet. Wholesale is static for December.
- The frigid Eastern Canada region is unchanged and quiet for the Holidays.
- Oil prices continue rising, with WTI breaking $60 a barrel. Western Canada crudes remain heavily discounted on limited pipeline capacity. Brent oil remains $6+ above WTI grade.
