Asphalt Weekly Monitor

20 Jul 2018

• Some East Coast retail asphalt prices move higher in some areas – flux prices unchanged.
• East Coast asphalt and flux barge prices are steady for this week.
• The Midwest had mid-week price hikes reported for some locations. Selling prices are firm.
• Wholesale prices in the Midwest were steady this week, but supply is tight. Wholesale prices remain above coker alternative values.
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt prices rose in some areas, with flux pricing holding steady.
• The Gulf Coast asphalt and flux barge ranges remain at previous levels this week.
• Rockies retail prices rise in a few areas, but are steady elsewhere.  
• Wholesale prices were steady in the Rockies for July material, but supply is committed.
• Pacific Northwest markets rise, with Hawaii higher and other West Coast areas steady.
• Asphalt retail prices are steadfast in Western Canada.
• Selling price assessments are steady in both Quebec and Ontario, while posted prices increased across eastern Canada.
• Crude oil prices declined once again this week for all the benchmark grades.
• PBF Logistics Announces Acquisition of East Coast Storage Assets. (See Industry News)