DTN U.S. Gasoline Markets Shift to Higher RVP Specs


   
Miguel E. Andujar
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) -- DTN gasoline assessments will reflect higher Reid 
Vapor Pressure (RVP) specifications starting Tuesday (9/1), as fall seasonal 
blending changes took effect.

   In the Chicago and Midwest markets, CBOB Regular, RBOB Regular, Premium 
Gasoline and RBOB Premium transitioned to 11.5 RVP.

   In Group 3, sub-octane and premium gasoline transitioned to 10.0 RVP, 
replacing the previous lower-RVP summer specification.

   On the U.S. Gulf Coast, CBOB Regular, Premium CBOB, conventional Regular and 
conventional Premium gasoline transitioned to 11.5 RVP. RBOB and Premium RBOB 
transitioned separately to 13.5 RVP.

   The seasonal shifts reflect the move toward more volatile gasoline 
specifications as temperatures cool heading into the fall and winter demand 
season.

   These RVP changes should be considered when comparing day-to-day cash 
differentials, as part of an apparent price move may reflect a change in the 
product specification being assessed rather than an actual move in the 
underlying physical market.




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