August 24, 2026 Express Update

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 […]