2023 Calendar for FOB ARA ULSD Barges winter-to-intermediate transition

Effective Feb. 14, 2023, Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has begun reflecting German intermediate 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:

Winter-to-Intermediate transition:

- February 14: First day reflecting Intermediate grade in the assessment

- February 20: First full five-day period reflecting Intermediate grade

- February 21: Last full five-day period reflecting winter grade

- February 23: Last day winter grade is reflected in assessment

- February 24: Intermediate 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.