SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Calendar for Europe ULSD cargo seasonality change

Effective March 7, Platts will start reflecting French summer specification on a pro-rated basis in all its European cargo ultra low sulfur diesel assessments.

Winter spec will be given a progressively lighter weighting up to March 22. A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request.

The following assessments will be affected: CIF ARA diesel cargoes (AAVBG00), CIF NWE (Le Havre) diesel cargoes (AAWZC00), CIF UK diesel cargoes (AAVBH00), FOB ARA diesel cargoes (AAVBF00), FOB NWE (Le Havre) diesel cargoes (AAWZD00), CIF Med diesel cargoes (AAWYZ00), FOB Med diesel cargoes (AAWYY00).

For further details regarding the pro-rating system or any comments regarding the proposal please contact europe_products@platts.com.

The following calendar applies: March 7 - First day of reflecting French summer March 11 - First full five-day period for summer indications March 17 - Last full five-day period for winter indications March 21 - Last day of reflecting French winter March 22 - Fully summer