Asphalt Weekly Monitor

06 Jul 2018

• Paving activity slows this week, due to the mid-week holiday.
• Many East Coast retail asphalt and flux prices rose to start July.
• East Coast asphalt barge prices were steady, with flux barge pricing increasing this week.
• Suppliers continue to increase Midwest retail market prices. Selling ranges climb again.
• July prices rose for July Midwest wholesale asphalt/flux–now likely above coker alt. values.
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt and flux prices increased in most areas this week.
• The Gulf Coast asphalt barge range firmed, while flux barge prices moved up as well.
• Rockies retail price assessment go higher for a number of locations for July’s start.
• Wholesale prices rise in the Rockies for July material. Demand remains strong.
• West Coast asphalt selling prices also rise this week in most areas.
• Western Canada asphalt selling and posted prices were unchanged.
• Alberta wholesale pricing moved higher to start July.
• Selling prices are higher across eastern Canada, with posted prices unchanged.
• Crude oil prices increased this week for all benchmark crudes, due to supply concerns.
• Blueknight Announces Sale of Three Asphalt Terminals to Ergon (see Industry News).