Asphalt Weekly Monitor
18 Dec 2020
” Asphalt and flux retail prices were mostly flat in East Coast, with some ranges tightening.
” East Coast barge and flux wholesale pricing held steady this week.
” Midwest asphalt markets mostly quiet, with few selling range adjustments. Flux was flat.
” Midwest wholesale asphalt/flux prices steady–most December supply is contracted.
” Gulf Coast retail asphalt and flux markets are unchanged for this week.
” Wholesale asphalt and flux prices were steadfast on the Gulf Coast.
” Rockies retail locations go mostly quiet, with only bidding activity affecting markets.
” Rocky Mountain wholesale prices hold steady, with most December volumes committed.
” Market prices were steady in both Pacific Northwest and California locations this week.
” In western Canada, both retail and wholesale prices were unchanged this week.
” Eastern Canada markets were steady for both Quebec and Ontario markets this week.
” Oil prices were up this week for all benchmark grades, due to lower oil inventory levels.