SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Merchantability of additives in Platts MOC assessments

Platts would like to remind market participants that Platts assessments reflect materials that are of merchantable quality. As stated in Platts published methodology: "Cargoes must at all times be deemed to fall within industry standards including merchantability of the product." Fuel additives that have been broadly delivered and accepted in FOB Singapore trades reported through the Platts Market on Close assessment process continue to be reflected in the assessments. The acceptance by Platts in the MOC of these pre-existing additives is not an explicit or implied understanding that such additives were, are or will be accepted in particular importing countries. Platts does not align its FOB Singapore additives acceptance to any particular importing country. Additives that have not been broadly and consistently included in FOB Singapore deliveries would need to be reviewed for inclusion in deliveries FOB Singapore. Until such a review is complete, fuel containing such additives may not be reflected in the assessment process. Please send any comments or queries to asia_products@platts.com and pricegroup@platts.com. For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received, and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.