The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting is less than one month away! Join hundreds of PPA members and industry stakeholders on September 29–October 1 in Lancaster, PA, for this year’s conference and annual meeting. The PPA recently added additional hotel rooms at the Lancaster Marriott, which expire on September 7. Discounted hotel rooms will be available […]

The Commonwealth has confirmed to PPA that Pennsylvania will continue to align its enforcement approach with the EPA’s August 20 national fuel waiver, including provisions accelerating the transition to winter-grade gasoline. Both the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) advised PPA that no additional action is required […]

Pennsylvania businesses that deliver taxable products or services to customers in Philadelphia or Allegheny County will soon face additional local sales-tax collection requirements. Under Pennsylvania Act 21 of 2026, local sales tax is now determined by the location where the customer receives the taxable product or service—not simply where the seller is located. Businesses already […]

The PPA would like to highlight the following new members joining the association in July. Active Members Active Members are independent, branded, and non-branded petroleum marketers who sell gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, kerosene, and other petroleum products at both the wholesale and retail levels, including convenience stores. University Korner (Shippenville, PA) Associate Members Associate […]

On August 20, the EPA issued a national fuel waiver under Clean Air Act Section 211(c)(4)(C), citing extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances driven by ongoing Middle East conflicts and reduced U.S. refining capacity. The waiver — a renewal and extension of prior actions dating to March 2026 — provides immediate and near-term flexibility for […]

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on August 18 imposing new requirements on data center development in Pennsylvania. The order does not establish a moratorium but requires projects exceeding 25 megawatts to secure local approvals before receiving state permits. Data centers will also be removed from the state’s fast-track permitting program, while access to […]

2026 Field Employee & Benefit Survey  Field employees are among the most valuable individuals in your organization. The PPA invites your company to participate in our annual wage and benefit survey to provide better industry metrics. Survey responses are anonymous and limited to one per company. The deadline to complete the survey is September 30, 2026. […]

The Energy Marketers of America (EMA) recently met with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to discuss placarding rules applicable to fuel transportation. EMA appreciated the candid exchange and PHMSA’s openness to hearing directly from the fuel marketing industry about the practical, day-to-day compliance challenges members face on the road. EMA commended PHMSA […]

The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting is six weeks away! Join hundreds of PPA members and industry stakeholders on September 29–October 1 in Lancaster, PA, for this year’s event. Don’t wait to reserve your room! The PPA hotel block is already more than 90% full, and the discounted room block expires September 7. Book […]

In a significant deregulatory move last week, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule on August 11, 2026, making permanent the exemption of U.S. companies and U.S. persons from federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The rule builds on an interim […]

On August 10, President Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, providing continued shipping flexibility for foreign ships transporting oil, energy products, and agricultural commodities to U.S. ports. The new waiver takes effect August 17 and follows the Administration’s previous 90-day extension issued in April. The Jones Act generally requires cargo […]

Since 1937, commercial drivers have been required to read and speak sufficient English to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to inspectors, and complete reports. For a decade, however, violations of that requirement — 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2) — were cited but did not result in a driver being placed out of service (OOS). […]

The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting is less than two months away! Join hundreds of PPA members and industry stakeholders September 29–October 1 in Lancaster, PA, for this year’s conference and annual meeting. Don’t wait to reserve your room! The PPA hotel block is already more than 80% full, and the discounted room block expires September […]

On August 4, 2026, PHMSA published sixteen final rules aimed at reducing paperwork, authorizing electronic compliance, and folding long-standing special permit relief into the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Most relevant actions for marketers take effect September 3, 2026. Changes With the Most Immediate Value Electronic emergency response information. Carriers and facilities may now maintain required emergency […]

PPA Political Action Committee Chairman Jason Flohr would like to recognize POMPAC and Energy Defense Fund contributions in June and July. June/July 2026 POMPAC Contributions The Pennsylvania Oil Marketer’s Political Action Committee (POMPAC) raises funds through personal contributions from industry stakeholders. The voluntary contributions to the POMPAC fund are used by the PPA to directly support political […]

The Trump Administration is preparing another extension of its Jones Act waiver to reduce the movement of oil and gas between U.S. ports as it seeks additional tools to ease pressure on gasoline prices. The Jones Act, enacted in 1920, requires that cargo shipped by water between U.S. ports travel on vessels that are built, […]

The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting is now less than two months away! Join hundreds of members and industry stakeholders on September 29 – October 1 in Lancaster, PA. Explore event details below. Hotel Information Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603) Starting at $184 per night (excluding tax)  Hotel […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association is seeking four (4) new Directors to serve on the Board of Directors. The three-year Director term begins on January 1, 2027. Click here to view the current members who serve on the PPA Board of Directors. If you are interested in nominating someone (including yourself), please notify the PPA prior to […]

On July 29, Mastercard temporarily suspended assessments against certain retailers cited for ENDS-related compliance issues while affected merchants implement remediation plans. The card network’s action follows a July 22, 2026 coalition letter from EMA and allied trade associations, challenging Mastercard’s interpretation of FDA policy. Background Recently, Mastercard issued substantial fines to retailers selling vape/e-cigarette/Electronic Nicotine […]

2026 Mock Roadside HazMat Vehicle Inspection Demonstrations The PPA is again partnering with Pennsylvania State Police to offer mock roadside inspections to assist HazMat transporters in better understanding compliance requirements. Based upon membership interest, we are offering four different mock demonstrations across the state. Each seminar will be limited to 24 attendees. Pricing is only $40 per person […]