Ex-duty USAC gasoline assessments begin February 1

Following a period of industry consultation, Platts has decided to launch supplemental ex-duty basis US Atlantic Coast cargo assessments for Unleaded 87, Unleaded 89, Unleaded 93, RBOB, Premium RBOB, CBOB and Premium CBOB on February 1, 2010.

These assessments will be published concurrent to Platts existing USAC gasoline cargo assessments, which currently reflect inside-duty basis.

The supplemental assessments will be published in Platts Dispatch, Platts Global Alert, US Marketscan, and Oilgram Price Report, and will be exclusive of RINS, import duty, and any importing fees.

In addition, Platts will launch on February 1 an assessment of the gasoline duty, RINS, and importing fees value which will be called Duty+RINS.

Please respond with questions and comments to Sheela Tobben at sheela_tobben@platts.com with a cc to pricegroup@platts.com.