Methodology & Specifications
Refined Products
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Methodology Guides
Methodology guide title | Latest update |
|---|---|
| Specifications Guide Japan Domestic Oil Products | Feb, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Asia Pacific and Middle East Refined Oil Products | Feb, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Global Jet Indexes | Jan, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Americas Refined Oil Products | Jan, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Europe and Africa Refined Oil Products | May, 2025 |
| Specifications Guide Russia Domestic Oil Products | Sep, 2024 |
| Specifications Guide Japan Domestic Oil Products (日本語) | Jun, 2022 |
| Specifications Guide Global Platts Forward Curve Products | Oct, 2024 |
| Specifications Guide Global Bunker Fuels | Sep, 2024 |
| Oil Timing and Increment Guidelines | Jun, 2024 |
For feedback or questions on the methodology guides, please email pricegroup@spglobal.com
Supporting Materials
Document title | Latest update |
|---|---|
| US Gasoline RVP Calendar | Apr, 2025 |
| Platts bunker charges explained | Apr, 2021 |
| FAQ: Latin America IPPs | Jan, 2022 |
| US Gulf Coast HSFO Recommended Differential | Jan, 2017 |
| FAQ: Platts Colonial Line Space Assessments | Oct, 2015 |
| US Export ULSD Assessment | Jan, 2015 |
| FAQ: Platts Northwest European Bio-propane and Bio-naphtha assessments | Oct, 2023 |
| FAQ: Platts LPG Market on Close | Jun, 2018 |
| FAQ: West African gasoline assessments | Nov, 2015 |
| Japan MOC Reporting Guidelines (日本語) | May, 2016 |
| FAQ: Bitumen Assessment | Oct, 2021 |
| FAQ: US Gulf Coast High Sulfur Fuel Oil | Oct, 2015 |