Asphalt Weekly Monitor

1 Mar 2019

• East Coast retail asphalt and flux prices held steady for the week.  
• Wholesale barge prices moved higher again this week in East Coast markets.
• Most Midwest retail market prices are steady, with some moving higher in a few spots.
• Prices rise in March for Midwest wholesale barge and rail supply of asphalt on strong demand. In contrast, flux prices were mostly unchanged, with demand slipping recently.  
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt and flux prices were mostly steady, with some adjustments.   
• Wholesale asphalt prices move up this week for barges in the Gulf Coast, with firm demand.
• Flux wholesale prices were firmer on the Gulf Coast this week.   
• Rockies areas racks remain mostly quiet, with prices generally unchanged.  
• Suppliers raise prices for March Rockies wholesale asphalt.      
• West Coast markets were again mostly steady. Wet conditions prevail in many areas.           
• Western Canada markets are mostly quiet. Alberta wholesale prices rise for March supply.
• Base grade asphalt posted and selling prices were static in eastern Canada this week.
• Oil prices moved lower this week for WTI and Brent grades.  
• Construction Partners, Inc. Announces Acquisitions (see Industry News).