February 2, 2026 Express Update

On February 25, the United States House of Representatives approved H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act by a vote of 210 -199, which is a targeted piece of legislation aimed at eliminating specific taxpayer-funded subsidies for home electrification that were enacted under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Sponsored by Reps. Craig A. Goldman […]

Governor Shapiro is set to hold his fourth annual budget address on February 4. This comes less than three months after the $50.1 billion 2025-2026 budget was signed by the Governor after a long impasse in the split General Assembly. A part of that deal included an official withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative […]

On January 23, Governor Shapiro issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency throughout the Commonwealth based on heavy snow and persistent extreme cold temperatures. This proclamation automatically triggers the Price Gouging Act (73 P.S., Chapter 5, § 232.4). Fuel marketers should be aware of how the law applies and what steps can help avoid compliance issues. […]

Pursuant to Section 312 of the Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Tier II chemical inventory reports for calendar year 2025 must be filed with the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and local fire department by March 1, 2026. Since 1987, EPCRA requires covered facilities, including those operated by […]

  The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) is excited to announce that the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference will be held in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Distributors’ Association (MAPDA). We hope you can join us in Avalon, NJ, in June!   Conference Schedule The conference will open with a Welcome Reception on Sunday afternoon. Monday will feature breakfast, […]