Asphalt Weekly Monitor

22 Jun 2018

• East Coast retail asphalt prices were mostly steady this week. Roofing flux prices were flat.
• East Coast barge prices were above coker values, but mostly within last week’s ranges
• Midwest retail markets continue to rise, with supply tight in many areas.
• Midwest wholesale ranges were unchanged this week, but supply is tight. Flux is steady.  
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt prices were mostly in previous week ranges, with flux markets flat.
• Gulf Coast asphalt barge prices held in the previous week range, and above coker values.
• Rockies retail price assessments stayed flat in most areas, but rose in some.
• Wholesale prices were steady for June supply in the Rockies, but supply is tight.     
• Assessed West Coast asphalt selling prices firmed in some markets.
• Retail prices across western Canada are mostly flat. Selling prices in Manitoba are slightly higher. Some posted prices are in narrower ranges. Alberta wholesale is steady this week.
• Selling prices are flat in E. Canada. Posted prices are higher in QC and steady in Ontario.
• Crude oil prices surged higher for all benchmark crudes despite an OPEC agreement to raise production.
• McCall Oil Company Opens New Asphalt Terminal in Prineville, OR (See Industry News)