Industry Insights

In the asphalt industry, yesterday's data is often irrelevant to tomorrow's price. Discover why AI-powered liquid asphalt price forecasting is replacing rearview mirror analytics and how forward-looking market intelligence transforms risk management.

Discover the three major vulnerabilities in the modern bitumen supply chain and how financial hedging strategies can secure your bottom line against rack pricing volatility, terminal availability issues, and refinery capacity changes.

Discover the 15 key variables that influence asphalt pricing, from crude oil to interest rates. Learn how The Synthetic algorithm simplifies complex market intelligence into actionable insights.

The passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' introduces massive new tax incentives for asphalt terminals. Learn how 100% bonus depreciation and the new Qualified Production Property category can transform your terminal investment.

Most asphalt contractors focus on the obvious costs: labor, equipment, overhead. But there's a hidden force driving your material costs that many in our industry don't fully understand: the energy markets.