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Asphalt in the Americas: Volatility and Trade Dynamics

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Tuesday, 25 August 2026

What comes next for the Americas asphalt market?

It's been a wild ride for the US asphalt market so far this year. Venezuelan supply returned early this year and pressured wholesale prices. A couple months later, the war in Iran and a rapid rise in crude helped asphalt values skyrocket. Now, asphalt values have slid during the peak summer season following uncertainty around a Middle East peace deal.

In this webinar our experts will explore how these dramatic shifts in supply and pricing are shaping trade dynamics and inventories across the Americas — and what the rest of the year could bring for buyers and sellers in this market.

Register now to secure your place at the webinar and join the live Q&A session to put your questions to our experts.

What we'll cover

Pricing volatility
How asphalt values have tracked crude movements and what this signals for the rest of the year.
Inventory trends
Why US stocks stayed below the five-year average and what it means for peak season supply.
Venezuelan flows
The impact of eased restrictions and where trade routes could shift next.
Exports outlook
Whether North America can sustain 10-year highs in net asphalt exports.

Speakers

Catherine Rabe
Editor, Asphalt, Argus

Catherine is the Editor of Argus’ Americas Asphalt publication and is based in Houston, Texas. She has been with Argus since 2021, originally focusing on the petrochemical market covering polyurethanes, ethylene oxide and derivatives. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

Sarah Tucker
Deputy Editor, Americas Crude, Argus

Sarah is a deputy editor on the Americas crude team. Prior to joining the crude desk, she was editor of Argus Americas Asphalt report for four years. Sarah has been at Argus for eight years and has reported on a wide variety of commodities, including anode and fuel-grade petroleum coke, fertilizer, agriculture, and freight.

James Fernandes
Manager, Analytics & Consulting, Argus

James is a Manager in the Analytics & Consulting team at Argus Media, and has covered crude and refined products market forecasting for over 9 years. He has produced the Americas Asphalt Analytics report since 2024 having relocated to Houston that same year.

Why register

  • Track market drivers — Understand how supply changes and pricing swings impact trade flows.
  • Plan through volatility — Anticipate potential constraints during the busy paving season.
  • Learn from Argus experts — Independent analysis grounded in live market data and trade intelligence.
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