Asphalt Weekly Monitor
29 Apr 2022
- Retail asphalt and flux prices increased in most East Coast markets this week.
- This week East Coast asphalt barge prices firmed, with flux barge prices holding steady.
- Midwest wholesale asphalt prices go generally higher for May barges and rail supply.
- Midwest rack asphalt selling prices are assessed higher for most Midwest area markets.
- Gulf Coast asphalt retail pricing firmed in some areas, steady in most, with flux racks flat.
- The asphalt barge range narrowed, with flux barge prices steady on the Gulf Coast.
- Rocky Mountain selling assessments head higher this week in some locations.
- Wholesale prices in the Rockies go up for May, with supply from refiners reportedly tight.
- Some Pacific Northwest locations had higher prices. California market prices were flat.
- In western Canada, retail markets were flat. Wholesale prices moved up this week.
- In eastern Canada, Quebec markets had higher posted ranges. Ontario markets were also in higher price levels this week.
- Oil prices increased notably this week for all benchmark grades.
