SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to reflect new Russia rail tariffs in netbacks

Platts intends to change the railway tariffs are reflected in its Russian refined oil product netbacks effective from July 30, 2014, to reflect updated tariffs that are expected to go into effect in August. Russian Railways is expected to increase export shipment tariffs for most crude oil and oil product shipments by 13.4% from August. For diesel shipments, both domestic and export, tariffs will rise 12.5%, with the exception of domestic shipments in the Far East, which will rise 13.4%, according to Russian Railways' documents. The tariff hikes do not apply to export shipments of other oil products and crude oil through Far Eastern train stations and train stations in the Kaliningrad region in Russia's west. Please send feedback and comments to europe_products@platts.com and pricegroup@platts.com by July 24, 2014. Please provide a clear indication if comments are intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make these comments available on request.