Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Wholesale asphalt prices go lower in most US markets this week.
- Asphalt prices have been at or above coker alternative values for weeks in most markets.(2)
- Some East Coast rack and wholesale prices decline.
- Gulf Coast retail paving prices higher in some markets.
- Gulf Coast braces for the arrival of Hurricane Gustav.
- California retail prices firm in the northern part of the State.
- Quebec’s asphalt tender for September supply awarded at prices between C$93-185/MT above August award levels.
- WTI crude oil prices declined to $115.46 per barrel during the week.