03 Feb 2022 | 11:37 UTC

2022 calendar for FOB ARA ULSD barges intermediate-to-summer transition

Effective March 31 Platts will start reflecting German summer specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) barge ULSD assessment (Code: AAJUS00).

The following calendar applies:
Intermediate to Summer Transition
- March 31: First day summer grade is reflected in the assessment
- April 4: First full five-day period reflecting summer-grade
- April 5: Last full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade
- April 11: Last day intermediate grade is reflected in assessment
- April 12: Summer-grade fully reflected
A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request. Please send any comments or questions to europe_products@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.com. For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.