Platts renames, adds new symbols for intraday NYMEX ULSD, RBOB futures assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched new intraday assessments effective Dec. 1, 2023, reflecting the prevailing values of the front- and second-month NYMEX RBOB and NYMEX ULSD futures contracts at 9:00 am Central Time.

The assessments are published in accordance with the Houston publishing schedule and are databased under the respective codes, appearing in Platts Global Alert and Platts Refined Products Alert pages 302 and 402.

The new symbols and names, effective Dec. 1, are listed below:

Symbol Name

XUJO100 Houston Intraday NYMEX NY ULSD Mo01

XUJO200 Houston Intraday NYMEX NY ULSD Mo02

XUIO100 Houston Intraday NYMEX RBOB Mo01

XUIO200 Houston Intraday NYMEX RBOB Mo02

Prior to this launch, Platts already published two sets of intraday assessments from Houston for the front- and second-month NYMEX RBOB and NYMEX ULSD futures contracts, the first set being published at 9:00 am CT and the second at the close of the European market at 4:30 pm London time, which aligns with 10.30 am CT for most of the year.

The two sets of intraday assessments were previously published using the same symbols, which led to subscriber requests to add a second set of symbols so that the two sets of intraday assessments can be independently published.

This launch includes new assessments published with new symbols for the first set of intraday assessments at 9:00 am CT, while the existing symbols will continue to be used for the second set at the London close.

Coinciding with the launch of the new symbols, Platts has also renamed the existing intraday NYMEX RBOB and ULSD assessments to make clear that they reflect the prevailing values of these futures contracts at the London close.

The affected symbols and new nomenclature, effective Dec. 1, are listed below:

SymbolFormer nameNew name

XUHU100Intraday NYMEX RBOB Mo01London close NYMEX RBOB Mo01

XUHU200Intraday NYMEX RBOB Mo02London close NYMEX RBOB Mo02

XUHO100Intraday NYMEX NY ULSD Mo01London close NYMEX NY ULSD Mo01

XUHO200Intraday NYMEX NY ULSD Mo02London close NYMEX NY ULSD Mo02

These assessments are databased under the respective codes and appear in European Marketscan, US Marketscan, as well as in Platts Global Alert and Platts Refined Products Alert pages 302 and 703, and in Platts Crude Oil Alert page 703.

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