Platts lowers metal content for USAC 1% fuel oil

Effective January 3, 2011, Platts has lowered the metals content for its US Atlantic Coast 1% sulfur fuel oil physical assessment basis to 120 ppm maximum aluminum and silicon.

Previously, USAC 1% sulfur fuel oil assessments reflected product with 150 maximum aluminum and silicon content.

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