Cheaper Gas, Cheaper Asphalt
Posted by Jesse Willoughby on Tue, Jan 06, 2009 @ 11:28 AM
What if you could buy enough gas for a years worth of driving at today's prices? Would you find a way to come up with the money to save on the large increase in prices that are sure to come? Well, if you are thinking of having asphalt placed on your property you surely will want to have it done in the next few months.
The oil that makes asphalt is a by-product of petroleum and thus rises and falls with the cost of a barrel of oil. Prices are down this winter and are sure to go up this summer with the increase in travel for vacations. Some industry analysists are even predicting a price of $5 a gallon at the pumps in 2009. It is safe to say that gasoline and asphalt prices will never be cheaper than they are right now. So if you have any work that requires new pavement, repairs or scheduled maintenance you should get it done during the slow winter or early spring months. Asphalt companies are especially hungry for business during this time of year so they sharpen their pencils to get the best price for you.