Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Rising production costs put upward pressure on asphalt prices in most markets.
- East Coast rack prices increase in northern areas and Florida.
- East Coast and Gulf Coast barge prices increase for paving and roofing flux.
- Retail prices continue to rise in Midwest.
- Heavy rains cause extensive flooding in the Mississippi valley.
- High water levels impact barge movements on the Mississippi River.
- Some Gulf Coast asphalt and flux market prices increased again this week.
- Quebec to hold its fourth Provincial asphalt tender next week.
- WTI crude oil prices remain in the mid-$130’s per barrel this week.
