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

Effective Feb. 16, Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will start reflecting German intermediate 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:

Winter-to-Intermediate transition:

- Feb. 16: First day reflecting Intermediate grade in the assessment

- Feb. 18: First full five-day period reflecting Intermediate grade

- Feb. 19: Last full five-day period reflecting winter grade

- Feb. 24: Last day winter grade is reflected in assessment

- Feb. 25: Intermediate 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.