Granular Monopolies: The Invisible Petrochemical Economy of Asphalt Shingles

Every time you look at an American suburb, you are staring at a multi-billion dollar petrochemical monopoly hidden in plain sight. Over 80% of residential roofs in the United States are covered in asphalt shingles. This is not a traditional construction industry; it is a highly consolidated, chemically complex B2B logistics operation tied directly to the waste products of oil refineries. This bo...