Subscriber note: Autumn calendar for ULSD FOB Rotterdam barge seasonality change

Effective September 2, Platts will start reflecting the German intermediate specification for 10 ppm sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its 10 ppm FOB Rotterdam barge ULSD assessment, with September 5 being the last day on which summer spec ULSD can be bid or offered. On October 17, Platts will then begin to reflect German winter spec for the same assessment, with October 22 being the last day on which intermediate spec ULSD can be bid or offered. Spreadsheets detailing the changes are available on request. For further details regarding the pro-rating system or any comments regarding the proposal please contact europe_products@platts.com. The following calendar applies:

September 2 -- First day of reflecting German intermediate September 4 -- First full five-day period for intermediate indications September 5 -- Last full five-day period for summer indications September 11 -- Fully intermediate October 17 -- First day of reflecting German winter October 21 -- First full five-day period for winter indications October 22 -- Last full five-day period for intermediate indications October 29 -- Fully winter