Asphalt Weekly Monitor

8 Jan 2021

” Some asphalt retail prices firmed on the East Coast this week, with flux steady.
” East Coast asphalt wholesale pricing increased, with flux barge prices unchanged.
” Midwest asphalt/flux rack markets were mostly steady and inactive, with few exceptions.
” Midwest wholesale asphalt prices rise on firm buying interest. Flux prices were mixed.
” Gulf Coast retail asphalt markets assessed higher in many areas, with flux steady.
” Wholesale asphalt and flux prices are notably higher this week on the Gulf Coast.
” Rocky Mountain racks are mostly quiet, with prices unchanged.
” Rockies wholesale markets report firm January prices on good demand.
” Eastern Washington markets went up this week. Other West Coast locations were flat.
” Western Canada retail prices were flat. However, wholesale markets moved higher.
” Both Quebec and Ontario markets were steady this week, with very limited activity.
” Oil prices increased again for all benchmark grades on another U.S. oil inventory draw.