July 6, 2026 Express Update

For the fifth consecutive year, Pennsylvania lawmakers have missed the June 30 constitutional deadline to enact a state budget. Negotiations on the 2026-27 spending plan remain ongoing behind closed doors between legislative leaders and Governor Josh Shapiro, with few details being released publicly. Last year’s budget was not finalized until November, and while legislative leaders […]

The PPA is excited to bring together industry leaders for our premier membership conference in Lancaster. Join us September 29 – October 1 to learn, network, and connect. The event is less than three months away! Attendee registration and hotel rooms are now available. Conference Registration $295 per person (includes access to all conference events excluding golf outing & pickleball tournament).  […]

Last week, the Energy Marketers of America (EMA) formally called on the IRS to immediately address the ongoing backlog in processing Form 8849 federal excise tax refund claims. Despite assurances from the Department of the Treasury in March that the backlog would be substantially eliminated by May 2026, energy marketers across the country continue to […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) orders allowing 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products to be marketed with a specific reduced-risk claim. The authorization permits Swedish Match USA to state that adult smokers who completely switch from cigarettes to ZYN have a lower risk of developing mouth cancer, […]

The 2026-2027 PPA Membership Directory is now available! Published annually, the directory is an invaluable tool to those involved in Pennsylvania’s petroleum industry. The directory is an integrated list of Active, Associate, and PPATEC members, a Buyer’s Guide of suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and other key industry stakeholders in one combined resource. Click Here to access the digital […]