Subscriber note: Seasonality change for European gasoline

Effective March 7, Platts will start reflecting summer grades of gasoline on a pro-rated basis in the Northwest Europe and Mediterranean cargo assessments. March 11 will be the first day on which summer gasoline can be bid or offered and March 15 the last day on which winter gasoline can be bid or offered. The last day on which winter will be reflected is March 21. Platts proposes, effective March 18, to start reflecting summer grades of gasoline on a pro-rated basis in the ARA barge market, with March 21 being the first day on which summer gasoline can be bid and March 22 being the last day on which winter can be offered. The last day on which winter will be reflected in the assessment is March 26. For further details regarding the pro-rating system or any comments regarding the proposal please contact europe_products@platts.com