Asphalt Weekly Monitor

24 Aug 2018

• East Coast retail asphalt and flux prices were flat for the week.
• Some East Coast asphalt barge prices assessed lower, with flux barge prices unchanged.
• A few Midwest retail spots are assessed in broader/somewhat lower selling ranges.
• Midwest wholesale selling prices were mostly steady for asphalt cement and flux.
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt prices mixed this week, with flux prices status quo.
• The Gulf Coast asphalt and flux barge ranges are steadfast this week.
• Rockies retail and wholesale prices were generally steady, with just a few changes noted.    
• West Coast market prices were mostly steady, with hot, dry conditions continuing there.
• Retail prices are steadfast across western Canada. Wholesale is flat with limited product.
• Selling and posted price ranges are steady across Quebec and Ontario this week. Some suppliers reported mid-week increases to posted prices in Quebec.
• Crude oil prices surged this week for all benchmark grades.