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SCARCITY: Asphalt, a byproduct of crude oil, is becoming scarce as refiners overhaul equipment to maximize output of diesel and gasoline.
DELAYS: Dozens of road repairs were delayed last summer and projects that have gone forward cost significantly more.
THE OUTLOOK: U.S. refining industry trends point to declining asphalt production in the future, although falling oil prices could temper the outlook.
