03 Aug 2009 | 09:58 UTC — New York

Proposed 10ppm sulfur diesel changes

Platts proposes to start reflecting intermediate grades of 10ppm sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its 10ppm barge FOB ARA assessments effective August 31.

Summer spec will be given a progressively lighter weighting up to September 9.

Platts proposes to start reflecting winter grades of 10ppm sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its 10ppm barge FOB ARA assessments effective October 19.

Intermediate spec will be given a progressively lighter weighting up to October 27.

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available upon request.

Please forward any comments to europe_products@platts.com.