Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Coastal Pacific Northwest prices ease a bit, while Southern CA April increases stick.
- May WTI crude oil prices declined $0.28 per barrel, closing the week at $52.24 per barrel.
- Some Upstate NY and Inland PA markets decline modestly.
- Some Rocky Mountain producers having refinery problems – but supply remains available.
- Wholesale asphalt prices hold steady in most markets this week.
- Saskatchewan and Alberta asphalt project tender awards reported at lower price levels.
- Midwest market prices mostly status quo, but some decreases in MN noted.
- Gulf Coast selling prices ease in some locations.