16 Jul 2024 | 12:00 UTC

2024 calendar for FOB ARA ULSD Barges intermediate-to-winter transition

Effective October 17 Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will start reflecting German winter-grade specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) barge ULSD assessment (Code: AAJUS00).

The following calendar applies:

Intermediate to Winter Transition

- October 17: First day reflecting winter grade in the assessment

- October 21: First full five-day period reflecting winter grade

- October 22: Last full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade

- October 28: Last day intermediate grade is reflected in assessment

- October 29: Winter grade fully reflected

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request. Please send any comments or questions to PL_Middisteurope@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.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.