December 8, 2025 Express Update

Bi-partisan legislation to establish a Clean Fuel Standard in Pennsylvania was introduced in the state House last month. House Bill 2063 is sponsored by Rep. Paul Takac (D) and Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R). Last week, HB 2063 was referred to the House Energy Committee, which triggered the release of the bill language. Variations of a […]

The first statewide snow event of the 2025-2026 winter hit the Commonwealth last week, which prompted CMV travel restrictions. Most companies are familiar with the 5-tier structure that is issued by PennDOT, PA Emergency Management Administration (PEMA), PA State Police, and the PA Turnpike Commission during the winter months. In 2019, the PPA worked with […]

Last week, the House Energy & Commerce Committee approved and advanced multiple bills of interest to liquid fuel marketers. The highlight of the package is the Energy Choice Act, which PPA has supported at the state level for multiple legislative sessions. These bills will now advance to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Energy […]

PHMSA has officially withdrawn its proposal to raise annual hazardous materials registration fees—a significant win for energy marketers and a direct result of Energy Marketers of America’s (EMA) sustained advocacy. The proposal would have increased yearly HAZMAT registration costs for cargo tank operators. While PHMSA argued the increases were needed to meet higher statutory funding […]