2026 calendar for FOB ARA ULSD Barges intermediate-to-summer transition

Effective March 31, Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will start reflecting German summer specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) barge ULSD assessment (Code: AAJUS00).

The following calendar applies:

Intermediate to Summer Transition

- March 31: First day summer grade is reflected in the assessment

- April 7: First full five-day period reflecting summer-grade

- April 7: Last full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade

- April 9: Last day intermediate grade is reflected in assessment

- April 10: Summer-grade fully reflected

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request. Please send any comments or questions to europe_products@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.com.