Overview

The US Gulf coast is a significant region for asphalt exports, and the swiftly changing nature of crude slates has increased the need for transparent benchmarks that accurately reflect prices. Argus US Gulf fob assessment for asphalt cargoes moving into and around the US Gulf region reflects weekly prices for AC-30, PG 64-22, and PG 67-22 grades, including cargoes destined for export markets.

Price assessment details

What are the advantages of the Argus waterborne fob Gulf asphalt price assessment?

The Argus Waterborne fob Gulf assessment is used in physical spot and term contracts in the US and Latin America, and reflect one of the most liquid markets in the country. Assessments are published weekly and include transactions, bids, offers, and other indications of representative and repeatable prices. Our team is committed to ensuring the highest quality in price assessments while giving priority to spot transactions.

How is this assessment used?

Users of the Waterborne fob Gulf assessment assessments include traders, risk managers, planners, analysts, finance officers, governments, regulators, tax authorities, producers, refiners, contractor end users, construction companies, as well as supply and purchasing managers.