August 25, 2025 Express Update

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 19 to celebrate the new association headquarters and operating facility of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC). The 2.2-acre property located in Grantville, PA was purchased in September 2024, and it features a 12,000+ sq ft building that was customized during a multi-month renovation […]

The PPA is excited to bring together industry leaders for our premier membership event in Hershey. Join us in Hershey to learn, network, and connect. The hotel discount expires in 2 weeks! Reserve your room at The Hotel Hershey today. Hotel Information The Hotel Hershey (100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033) Discounted room rate starting at $235 per […]

The proposed rule, “Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products” (Docket No. FDA-2024-N-5471), was published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 16, 2025. This rule would limit the nicotine levels in cigarettes and machine-made cigars to 0.70 milligrams per gram of tobacco. The PPA, EMA, […]

PPA Political Action Committee Chairman Jason Flohr would like to recognize POMPAC and Energy Defense Fund contributions in July. July 2025 POMPAC Contributions The Pennsylvania Oil Marketer’s Political Action Committee (POMPAC) raises funds through personal contributions from industry stakeholders. The voluntary contributions made to the POMPAC Fund are used by the PPA to directly support political officials […]

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. N/A in July Retail Convenience Store Operator […]