Calendar for ULSD FOB ARA barge seasonality change

Effective February 15, Platts began reflecting intermediate grades of 10 ppm sulfur diesel on a prorated basis in its 10 ppm barge FOB ARA assessments.

February 21 was the last day on which winter ULSD could be bid or offered. Winter spec was given a progressively lighter weighting up to February 24.

Effective April 2, Platts proposes to start reflecting summer grades of 10 ppm sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its 10ppm barge FOB ARA assessments, with April 4 being the last day on which intermediate can be bid or offered. Intermediate spec will be given a progressively lighter weighting up to April 10.

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request. Any comments please email europe_products@platts.com.