Platts discontinuing USAC fuel oil barges July 1

Platts will discontinue its US Atlantic Coast residual fuel oil barge assessments for 0.3%LP, 0.3%HP, 1%S, 2.2%S, and 3%S, with the last publication date being June 30, 2009.

Platts will continue to publish cargo assessments for the US Atlantic Coast fuel oil market following the discontinuation of its barge assessments.

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