The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting is next week! Join hundreds of PPA members and industry stakeholders on September 29–October 1 in Lancaster, PA. The deadline to pre-register online for the conference is September 24. The conference will feature timely sessions addressing the issues shaping Pennsylvania’s energy industry. Topics include global oil markets and […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a temporary hours-of-service waiver for qualifying motor carriers and drivers transporting gasoline and diesel fuel. The waiver took effect September 16 and remains in place through December 16, 2026. Issued in response to global supply disruptions and potential increases in fuel demand during the fall and […]

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a final administrative determination concluding that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) preempt state common law tort claims concerning the marking, employee training, loading and unloading operations, and hazardous materials classification of gasoline transported by cargo tank motor vehicles […]

Pennsylvania’s updated statutory definition of E85 took effect on September 18, 2026. Senate Bill 1058, sponsored by Senator Judy Ward, updates the Vehicle Code’s definition of “alternative fuels” to recognize E85 as a gasoline-ethanol blend containing between 51% and 85% ethanol. The previous definition required the fuel to contain at least 85% alcohol, which no […]

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Common Cents Act on September 14. The legislation would provide a uniform federal framework allowing retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents when exact change cannot be provided. Existing pennies would remain legal tender, and payments made by credit card, check, gift card or […]

PennDOT has opened two additional funding rounds under Pennsylvania’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Program. The new opportunities make $11 million available for projects in central Pennsylvania and $32 million for projects in eastern Pennsylvania. The funding is intended to support publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations at locations such as retail businesses, […]

The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting is two weeks away! Join hundreds of PPA members and industry stakeholders on September 29–October 1 in Lancaster, PA! There is still time to pre-register online for the conference! The conference will feature timely sessions addressing the issues shaping Pennsylvania’s energy industry. Topics include global oil markets and the outlook for […]

On September 9, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) issued enforcement guidance to businesses that currently host skill game machines of an approaching compliance deadline resulting from a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. On June 15, 2026, the Court ruled that skill game devices are “slot machines” under Pennsylvania’s Gaming Act. Because slot machines are considered gambling devices, […]

Congress has another chance to stop California from imposing costly, anti-consumer electrification rules on the rest of the country. Last year, Congress used the Congressional Review Act to reject California’s ban on new gas-powered cars and trucks. The state is still pushing the same agenda through other regulatory pathways targeting vehicles, ships, ports, lawn mowers, […]

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. Take Online Survey Download Print Version […]

The PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting will kick off later this month! Join hundreds of PPA members and industry stakeholders on September 29–October 1 in Lancaster, PA! The conference will feature timely sessions addressing the issues shaping Pennsylvania’s energy industry. Topics include global oil markets and the outlook for 2027, federal advocacy priorities, renewable liquid heating fuels, the […]

On August 31, the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget informed USTIF that $110 million will be transferred from the fund to the state’s General Fund. As part of the 2026–2027 state budget, Act 21 of 2026 directed that $580 million be transferred from restricted accounts and special funds to the General Fund to balance the […]

The House returned to Washington, DC following a five-week recess, with government funding at the top of its agenda. As a reminder, while the House was away, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government at current levels through December 11. On Tuesday, the House voted 370-48 in favor of the Senate-passed […]

The Energy Marketers of America (EMA) has formally requested that Visa expand eligibility under its CPS/Utility interchange program — or an equivalent flat-fee utility rate structure — to delivered residential and commercial heating fuels classified under Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5983 (Fuel Dealers – Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, and Liquefied Petroleum). In a letter to […]

The results of the 35th annual Gray, Gray & Gray 2026 Energy & Propane survey are now available. Once again, the depth of participation from dealers of all sizes, in all areas of the country, continues to make this a valuable benchmarking tool for the industry. The survey results are based on reported operational and […]

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 […]