June 17, 2024 Express Update

Last week, the Energy Marketers of America (EMA), along with the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA), California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA), International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Port Arthur Lodge No. 823 (IAM), Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas […]

Last week, the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee approved HB 2394 in a party-line vote. The legislation would ban credit and debit swipe fees from being charged on sales tax. The bill has since been referred to the House Rules Committee with a chance it could be voted on the House floor in the upcoming weeks. […]

The PPA would like to highlight the following new member joining the association in May. Active Members Active Members are independent branded and non-branded petroleum marketers who sell gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, kerosene, and other petroleum products at both the wholesale and retail levels, including convenience stores. CrossAmerica Partners (Allentown, PA)  Retail Convenience Store […]

2024 Mock Roadside HazMat Vehicle Inspection Demonstrations The PPA is again partnering with Pennsylvania State Police to offer mock roadside inspections to assist HazMat transporters in better understanding compliance requirements. Based upon membership interest, we are offering two different mock demonstrations across the state. Each seminar will be limited to 24 attendees. Pricing is only $40 per person […]

Merchants welcome the judge’s comments on the proposed Visa and Mastercard settlement. In a hearing this week on preliminary approval of a proposed settlement in the long-running class action swipe fee litigation announced in March, U.S. District Judge Margo Brodie indicated that she is unlikely to approve the settlement. Brodie said it does not appear […]