Refined Products, Diesel-Gasoil
March 31, 2026
2026 calendar for FOB ARA ULSD barges: intermediate-to-summer transition
Effective March 31, Platts will start reflecting the German summer specification for ultra-low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp barge ULSD assessment (Code: AAJUS00).
The following calendar applies:
Intermediate-to-summer transition
- March 31: First day the summer grade is reflected in the assessment
- April 7: First full five-day period reflecting the summer grade
- April 7: Last full five-day period reflecting the intermediate grade
- April 9: Last day the intermediate grade is reflected in the assessment
- April 10: Summer grade fully reflected
A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available upon request. Please send any comments or questions to europe_products@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.com.