USAC gasoline assessment RVP changes from March 1

Beginning March 1, 2011 Platts US Atlantic Coast gasoline assessments basis New York Harbor will reflect 13.5 RVP supply to reflect seasonal RVP changes.

In addition, Platts will publish supplemental USAC gasoline assessments for low RVP (summer season) beginning March 1.

These gasoline assessments will include conventional 87, 89 and 93 octane gasolines, RBOB, premium RBOB, CBOB and premium CBOB shipped on the Buckeye Pipeline system, barges in New York Harbor and cargoes.

It will also include Laurel Pipeline CBOB, premium CBOB, RBOB and premium RBOB.

March 23, 2011 will be the final day Platts' US Atlantic Coast gasoline assessments will reflect 13.5 RVP. Beginning March 24 2011, Platts US Atlantic Coast gasoline assessments will reflect 9.0 RVP.

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