Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Polymer allocations by chemical suppliers lead to shortages of polymer-modified grades.
 - East coast wholesale and rack prices continue to increase.
 - Ship collides with barge, closing Mississippi River near New Orleans.
 - Wholesale asphalt markets remain firm, with limited uncommitted volume.
 - Quebec’s fourth asphalt supply tender awarded at significantly higher prices.
 - WTI crude oil prices continue to decline.