Calendar FOB ARA 10ppm diesel cargoes winter-to-summer transition 2026

Effective March 12, Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will start reflecting summer grade specifications on a pro-rated basis in its FOB ARA 10ppm diesel cargoes.

The following calendar applies:

Winter-to-Summer transition:

• March 12: First day of reflecting summer-grade
• March 16: First full five day period reflecting summer-grade
• March 20: Last full five-day period reflecting winter-grade
• March 24: Last day reflecting winter-grade
• March 25: Summer-grade fully reflected

The following code is affected: ULSD 10ppmS FOB ARA Cargo (EBARA00).

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.

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