SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Spring calendar for FOB ARA diesel barge seasonality

Effective February 14, 2017, S&P Global Platts will start reflecting German intermediate specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB ARA barge diesel assessment.

On March 31, Platts will then begin to reflect German summer spec for the same assessment.

Spreadsheets detailing the changes are available on request.

The following calendar applies:

- February 14: First day of reflecting German intermediate - February 20: First full five-day period for intermediate indications - February 21: Last full five-day period for winter indications - February 23: Last day of reflecting German winter - February 24: Fully intermediate

- March 31: First day of reflecting German summer - April 04: First full five-day period for summer indications - April 05: Last full five-day period for intermediate indications - April 11: Last day of reflecting intermediate - April 12: Fully summer

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