SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Autumn calendar for FOB ARA diesel barge seasonality

Effective September 1, 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 19, 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:

- September 1: First day of reflecting German intermediate - September 4: First full five-day period for intermediate indications - September 7: Last full five-day period for summer indications - September 10: Fully intermediate - October 19: 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 28: Fully winter

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