Asphalt Weekly Monitor

13 Jul 2018

• Paving activity resumed in earnest this week, following the July 4th national holiday.
• Some East Coast retail asphalt prices increase, with flux prices steady for the week.
• East Coast asphalt barge prices firmed in some areas, with flux barge unmoved.
• Selling ranges firm in some Midwest retail markets.
• July Midwest wholesale asphalt price ranges narrow this week–flux was steady. Wholesale prices remain above coker alternative values in support of more production.   
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt prices increased in some areas this week, with flux pricing flat.
• The Gulf Coast asphalt barge range narrowed, while flux barge prices held flat.
• Rockies retail prices continue to increase in various markets.
• Wholesale prices are strong in the Rockies for July material, with ranges firming modestly.
• West Coast asphalt selling prices continue to rise in some locations this week.
• Asphalt selling, posted, and wholesale prices are unchanged in Western Canada.
• Selling price assessments are steady in both Quebec and Ontario. Posted prices increased in Quebec, while posted prices are flat in Ontario.
• Crude oil prices declined this week for all the benchmark grades.