December 22, 2025 Express Update

The state House of Representatives was in Harrisburg last week for the final scheduled session dates of the year. The state Senate concluded the week prior. The state legislature finished 2025 with one of the lowest numbers of passed bills in the past decade. Lawmakers and observers attribute the low output to divided government, intense […]

An overview of 2026 motor fuel excise tax rates that energy marketers should note in the new year can be found below. Last week, PPA released a similar report for state tax rates on liquid fuels, which can be viewed here. Superfund Tax: The Superfund tax was reinstated on crude oil received at refineries and […]

EMA is preparing to meet with EPA regarding a 2024 regulatory change to the Method 27 test standards that affect cargo tank owners and operators picking up fuel at gasoline distribution facilities. If the rule is not revised, cargo tanks would be required to be certified as passing a 0.5-inch test in order to load […]

EMA is receiving reports from energy marketers that they are once again experiencing delays in the processing of federal motor fuel excise tax (FET) ultimate vendor claims for sales of clear, tax-excluded diesel fuel to state and local governments. In response, EMA sent a letter today to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent expressing concern over […]

The following op-ed was recently published by Qualpay, a PPA member and sponsor, regarding the pending Visa/Mastercard Swipe-Fee Settlement. The newly proposed $38 billion Visa/Mastercard swipe-fee settlement, announced on November 10, 2025, is making significant headlines. For many businesses, this settlement represents a valuable opportunity to slow the rising costs associated with accepting credit cards. […]