Asphalt Weekly Monitor

27 Apr 2018

• East Coast retail asphalt prices firm in some areas, with flux prices unchanged for the week.
• Barge prices for asphalt and flux firm on the East Coast.
• Price hikes reported for some Midwest retail markets this week. Activity is limited.
• Midwest roofing flux prices are unchanged for April supply.
• Barge and rail prices rise in the Midwest on strong crude prices and limited supply.
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt flat or higher, with flux retail pricing firmer or unchanged.
• The Gulf Coast barge price ranges for asphalt and flux increase this week.
• Rockies retail and wholesale markets were mostly flat for this last full week of April.
• West Coast markets were generally steady this week.
• Canada selling & posted prices are steadfast from the previous week. Wholesale is flat.
• Selling prices in eastern Canada are unchanged this week. Posted prices remain steady.
• Crude oil prices declined modestly for benchmark grades, except Brent crude oil.
• Fire at Husky Energy’s Refinery in Superior, Wisconsin. (See Industry News)