SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes to end Q1, Q2 benzene, T2 toluene assessments

Platts proposes to discontinue Q1 and Q2 CIF ARA benzene assessments and T2 FOB ARA toluene assessment because of a lack of liquidity in these markets. Platts intends to end publication of these assessments from January 2, 2015.

Affected assessments: Code Monthly Av. Weekly Av Benzene CIF ARA Q1 AAIBN00 AAIBO00 Benzene CIF ARA Q2 AAIBP00 AAIBQ00 Toluene TDI FOB ARA AASFD00 AASFD03 AASFD04 Toluene TDI FOB ARA Mo01 AASFF00 AASFF03 AASFF04 Toluene TDI FOB ARA Mo02 AASFJ00 AASFJ03 AASFJ04

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