Asphalt Weekly Monitor

29 Jun 2018

• Many East Coast retail asphalt prices increased this week. Flux retail prices were flat.
• East Coast barge prices were firmer on a delivered basis, with FOB pricing steady.
• Flux wholesale delivered prices into the East Coast firmed modestly this week.
• Suppliers raised prices in a number of Midwest retail markets. Selling ranges rose.
• Midwest wholesale selling ranges widened, as much higher prices were reported. Roofing flux prices are unchanged for remaining June material.  
• Gulf Coast retail asphalt prices were mostly firmer this week, with all flux markets flat.
• The Gulf Coast asphalt barge range narrowed, and are above coker values.
• Rockies retail price assessments climbed in some locations for this last June week.
• Wholesale prices were steady for remaining June supply in the Rockies. Demand is strong.
• West Coast asphalt selling prices climbed in the Pacific Northwest—steady elsewhere.
• Western Canada asphalt selling and posted prices are flat. Wholesale is steady this week.
• Selling prices are higher in Quebec this week. Posted prices are unchanged. MTQ held a tender. Posted and selling prices are steadfast in Ontario.
• Crude oil prices moved higher once again for all benchmark crudes, due to supply concerns.