USAC gasoline spring 2012 RVP proposed changes

Beginning March 1, 2012, Platts US Atlantic Coast main gasoline assessments will reflect 13.5 RVP supply to reflect the seasonal RVP changes and publish supplemental US Atlantic Coast gasoline assessments reflecting 9.0 RVP (summer season).

These main and supplemental gasoline assessments will comprise conventional 87, 89 and 93 octane gasoline grades, and regular and premium RBOB and CBOB, shipped on the Buckeye Pipeline system, barges for New York Harbor and delivered ex-duty and inside-duty cargoes.

It will also include Laurel Pipeline grades of regular and premium RBOB and CBOB.

Beginning on March 26, 2012, the US Atlantic Coast main gasoline assessments will reflect 9.0 RVP, while assessments reflecting 13.5 RVP will become the supplemental assessments.

For the Laurel Pipeline, winter grade assessments of regular and premium RBOB and CBOB will end March 23, 2012.

The last day for supplemental winter 13.5 RVP assessments for regular and premium RBOB and CBOB grades will be April 13, 2012, for New York Harbor barges, Buckeye Pipeline system, and cargoes.