January 13, 2025 Express Update

On Friday afternoon, PennDOT issued an Hours of Service waiver statewide for the intrastate transportation of home heating fuels, propane, on-road diesel fuels, and kerosene. This was issued based upon a joint request from the PPA and PAPGA due to extended low temperatures and the significant increase of fuel demand in January. The waiver is […]

The General Assembly conducted its reorganization duties this past Tuesday. The state House reelected Rep Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) as Speaker-in spite of a 101D-101R tie in that chamber. The tie was the result of a Democratic legislator who suffered a severe medical emergency over the holidays. It is uncertain how the tie will impact the […]

SHOOT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Clay Shoot Fundraiser on April 1, 2025 Join us for our third annual Shoot for Scholarships clay shoot! This event is a fundraiser for the Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation presented by the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and PPATEC. This will be a day full of fun, competition, delicious BBQ, and a beverage reception to close out the afternoon. 100% […]

PPA has been communication with government officials regarding reports about a suspicious event that occurred last week at a propane facility in Maryland where two unknown individuals were seen taking pictures of storage tanks and rail cars with long lens cameras.  Federal, state, and local authorities were quickly notified. Government officials suggest that in light […]

It is with great sadness that PPA announces the passing of C. Merrill Brown of F. M. Brown’s Sons, Inc. Merrill’s obituary can be found here. The PPA extends it most heartfelt sympathy to the Brown family during this difficult time. C. Merrill Brown, 93, of Cumru Township passed away January 3, 2025, in the […]