February 16, 2026 Express Update

PPA Political Action Committee Chairman Jason Flohr would like to recognize POMPAC and Energy Defense Fund contributions in January. January 2026 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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has again extended the Regional Declaration of Emergency covering interstate transportation of heating fuels (heating oil, propane, and natural gas) through February 28, 2026. The waiver (dated February 13) includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia. A copy […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally rescinded its 2009 greenhouse gas (GHG) “Endangerment Finding,” the legal and scientific foundation for federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and other sources under the Clean Air Act. The Administration characterized the action as one of the most significant deregulatory steps in recent history, eliminating […]

As part of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association’s mission to serve, educate, and connect independent petroleum marketers and energy professionals across the Commonwealth, we encourage you to make an impact through active committee participation. Joining a PPA committee is a meaningful way to: Have your voice heard on issues that matter most to your business and […]

The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed the February 10 ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips. “This is a major victory for merchants, their customers and their employees,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Association of Convenience Stores General Counsel Doug Kantor said. “Merchants provide […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), published a final rule revising the standards governing issuance of non-domiciled Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). The rule largely reaffirms the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued on September 29, 2025. The final rule will take effect 30 […]