Material prices · updated with August 2026 data
Asphalt Prices
Producer prices for asphalt paving mixtures, with the asphalt binder and diesel fuel that drive them and the sand, gravel and crushed stone that go under them.
- vs. August 2025
- +10.1%
- vs. last month
- +0.6%
- vs. 5 years ago
- +36.0%
Asphalt paving mix, August 2026 (preliminary). Producer prices, not shelf prices.
September 2024 = 100. A reading of 110 means prices were 10% higher than in September 2024.
September 2021 = 100. A reading of 110 means prices were 10% higher than in September 2021.
September 2016 = 100. A reading of 110 means prices were 10% higher than in September 2016.
What it means for your bids
At producer prices, a paving job’s mix that cost $10,000 in August 2025 would cost about $11,006 in August 2026 , and one from August 2021 about $13,604 .
Supplier and retail prices follow producer prices with their own markups and timing, so use the trend to judge how long to hold a bid price and whether to add an escalation clause, and use your supplier’s quote for the number on the bid.
Related materials
| Material | vs. last month | vs. a year ago | vs. 5 years ago | 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt paving mix BLS WPU13940113C , preliminary | +0.6% | +10.1% | +36.0% | |
| Asphalt binder BLS WPU058102 , preliminary | −9.6% | +16.4% | +17.7% | |
| Diesel fuel BLS WPU057303 , preliminary | +17.7% | +77.8% | +69.4% | |
| Sand, gravel and crushed stone BLS WPU1321 , preliminary | +0.1% | +6.2% | +47.3% |
Every material we track is in the August 2026 materials price report, and the material prices page lists them side by side.
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Free to use with credit and a link. The figures are U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, compiled by BuildWorkPro.
BuildWorkPro Price Index: Asphalt Prices, August 2026. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index. https://buildworkpro.com/prices/asphalt/
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Frequently asked questions
Are asphalt prices going up or down?
In August 2026, producer prices for asphalt paving mix rose 0.6% from the month before and rose 10.1% from August 2025. Over five years they rose 36.0%. These are Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, and the latest months are preliminary until BLS revises them four months after release.
How much have asphalt prices changed in the last year?
At producer prices, a paving job’s mix that cost $10,000 in August 2025 would cost about $11,006 in August 2026, higher by 10.1%. Your supplier’s price follows the same direction with its own markup and timing.
Is this the price I pay at the supplier?
No. The Producer Price Index measures what domestic producers receive, before distribution and retail markups. Supplier and retail prices tend to follow it with a lag. Use it for the trend and for escalation, and get today’s number from your supplier’s quote.
Can I use this index in a price escalation clause?
Many contracts tie material escalation to a named Producer Price Index series, measured from the bid month to the purchase month. This page uses BLS series WPU13940113C for asphalt paving mix. Name the exact series and months in the contract, and have your attorney review the clause.