Asphalt Weekly Monitor

13 Nov 2020

” East Coast asphalt and flux retail pricing eases in some areas this week.
” Asphalt barge pricing on the East Coast is modestly firmer, with flux barge prices flat.
” Midwest retail asphalt prices were flat for the week, with assessments unchanged.
” Midwest wholesale prices were static for asphalt and flux. Limited asphalt sales noted.
” Gulf Coast asphalt and flux retail pricing slips lower in some areas for the week.
” The asphalt barge assessment on the Gulf Coast firms modestly – flux barges steady.
” Rockies retail asphalt prices were mostly steady, with paving conditions worsening.
” Rocky Mountain wholesale prices are unchanged for November supply.
” West Coast asphalt markets were steady this week for both Pacific Northwest and California locations. Meanwhile, roofing flux prices in southern California eased lower.
” Western Canada retail and wholesale markets were steady this week.
” Eastern Canada markets were unchanged for both Ontario and Quebec locations.
” Oil prices were up this week for all benchmark grades, mostly on weakening U.S. dollar and the removal of the election uncertainty, as well as the vaccine hopes for Covid-19.