Platts lowers metal content for USGC 3% fuel oil

Effective January 3, 2011, Platts has lowered the metals content for its US Gulf Coast 3% sulfur fuel oil physical assessment basis to 100 ppm maximum aluminum and silicon content.

Previously, USGC 3% sulfur fuel oil assessments reflected product with 130 ppm maximum aluminum and silicon content.

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