Hot-mix Asphalt Prices — Live Index
$75–$130 $/ton (May 2026) · +4.2% vs last month · +6.9% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing, verified 2026-06-09, refreshed monthly.
Hot-mix Asphalt Price History
This chart shows estimated $/ton prices derived from the BLS Producer Price Index since 2010. When the line goes up, the material costs more. The current estimated price is $100/ton as of 2026-05.
Current estimate: $100/ton (PPI 438.6, 2026-05). Source: BLS Producer Price Index (series PCU324121324121)
Hot-mix Asphalt price by unit
| Unit | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| per ton | $75 | $130 |
| per cubic yard | $151.88 | $263.25 |
| per cubic foot | $5.63 | $9.75 |
Converted at 2.02 tons per cubic yard (4,050 lb/yd³). Delivered weight varies with moisture and gradation.
Hot-mix Asphalt price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.6 | $65–$113 $/ton |
| Arizona | 99.9 | $75–$130 $/ton |
| District of Columbia | 112.8 | $85–$147 $/ton |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing data, hot-mix asphalt prices are currently 6% below the peak set in March 2025 and 60.5% above the low of January 2010.
Methodology
BLS PPI PCU324121324121 (Apr 2026) applied to USGS historical base price for asphalt paving materials. HMA plant-gate price nationally $75–115/ton; delivered to job site adds $10–20/ton. Mid-estimate $100/ton. Range reflects crude-oil-linked asphalt binder component (~60% of HMA cost by weight) and regional plant competition. Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Hot-mix Asphalt price FAQ
How much does hot-mix asphalt cost in May 2026?
$75–$130 $/ton, with a mid-estimate of $100 $/ton. This is derived from BLS PPI — Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing and refreshed monthly.
Are hot-mix asphalt prices going up or down?
Up +4.2% versus last month and +6.9% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
What is hot-mix asphalt per cubic yard?
About $151.88–$263.25 per cubic yard, converted from the $75–$130 $/ton range using a density of 2.02 tons per cubic yard.
How do today's hot-mix asphalt prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are 6% below the 16-year peak (Mar 2025) and 60.5% above the low (Jan 2010).
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