2025 Calendar for FOB ARA ULSD Barges intermediate-to-winter transition

Effective Oct. 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 (AAJUS00).

The following calendar applies:

• Intermediate-to-winter transition
  • Oct. 17: First day reflecting winter grade in the assessment
  • Oct. 21: First full five-day period reflecting winter grade
  • Oct. 22: Last full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade
  • Oct. 28: Last day intermediate grade is reflected in assessment
  • Oct. 29: Winter grade fully reflected

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request.

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