Asphalt Weekly Monitor

07 Sep 2018

• East Coast retail asphalt prices rose in some locations, with flux prices steadfast.
• East Coast asphalt and flux barge ranges are flat for the start of September.
• Midwest markets are assessed higher in some locations, with some price increases noted.
• Midwest asphalt wholesale prices vary widely by supplier and location–barge range widens.
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt prices were firmed in some areas, with flux pricing unchanged.
• The Gulf Coast asphalt and flux barge ranges held steady for the week.
• Rockies retail markets climbed in southern areas, with other spots rising as well. Wholesale markets were in an unchanged range, with some signs of less aggressive buying interest. 
• California markets rose on tight supply. Most other West Coast market prices were steady.    
• Selling and posted prices increased in some Provinces across western Canada. Alberta wholesale is in a higher and narrower range, with limited product.
• Selling assessments and posted price ranges are unchanged in Quebec. Both selling and posted prices increased in Ontario for September.
• Crude oil prices declined this week for all benchmark grades. Brent premium to WTI hit $9.