SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Autumn calendar for FOB ARA diesel barge seasonality

Effective August 31, Platts will start reflecting German intermediate specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB ARA barge diesel assessment.

On October 17, Platts will then begin to reflect German winter spec for the same assessment.

Spreadsheets detailing the changes are available on request. The following calendar applies:

- August 31: First day of reflecting German intermediate - September 5: First full five-day period for intermediate indications - September 6: Last full five-day period for summer indications - September 12: Fully intermediate - October 17: First day of reflecting German winter - October 21: First full five-day period for winter indications - October 24: Last full five-day period for intermediate indications - October 27: Fully winter

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