March 23, 2026 Express Update

The following activity happened in Harrisburg last week, of note to PPA membership. Both the Senate and House will be in session this week. Republicans Maintain House Seats in Special Election Pennsylvania Republicans secured two key state House victories in the March 17 special elections, maintaining their position within reach of majority control. Catherine Wallen […]

On Wednesday, President Trump announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act), allowing non-U.S. flagged vessels to transport certain goods between U.S. ports. The waiver is intended to facilitate the movement of critical energy commodities and related materials—including crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, distillates, gasoline blendstocks, liquified natural gas, […]

2026 SHOOT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Two Separate Events in Eastern PA and Western PA  Join us to support Shoot for Scholarships, a nonprofit clay shoot fundraiser for the Robert V. Boltz Scholarship Foundation presented by the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and PPATEC! Both events will feature a premier clay shoot venue, competition, delicious food, and camaraderie. All proceeds will […]

PPA Political Action Committee Chairman Jason Flohr would like to recognize POMPAC and Energy Defense Fund contributions in February. February 2026 POMPAC Contributions The Pennsylvania Oil Marketer’s Political Action Committee (POMPAC) raises funds through personal contributions from industry stakeholders. The voluntary contributions to the POMPAC fund are used by the PPA to directly support political officials […]

The Department of Human Services (DHS) informed the LIHEAP Advisory Committee (LAC) last week that the current LIHEAP season will be extended to May 8, 2026. The start date of the 2025-2026 season was delayed until December 3, 2025, and was set to end on April 10, 2026. The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association serves on the […]