Refined Products, Diesel-Gasoil

February 16, 2024

2024 Calendar for FOB ARA ULSD Barges winter-to-intermediate transition

Effective Feb. 15, Platts has started 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:

- Feb. 15: First day reflecting Intermediate grade in the assessment

- Feb. 19: First full five-day period reflecting Intermediate grade

- Feb. 20: Last full five-day period reflecting winter grade

- Feb. 26: Last day winter grade is reflected in assessment

- Feb. 27: 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.