September 25, 2023 Express Update

Last week the US Climate Alliance announced its goal of quadrupling the installation of heat pumps in the country by 2030. It also announced its goal to develop widespread local zero emissions building codes. Pennsylvania is listed as one of the member state governments of the Alliance and signed onto some of the following goals: […]

The 2023-2024 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, local petroleum organizations, and includes a legislative section, all at your fingertips! Click Here […]

As widely expected, the Allegheny County State House Special Election this past Tuesday was won overwhelmingly by the Democrat Lindsay Powell who beat Republican Erin Connolly. Once certified, the majority control of the state House will return to the Democrats, with a 102-101 margin. This marks the third time this year a special election has […]

Last week, Washington has been focused on one thing—whether or not the government will shut down at the end of the month. In a normal year, Congressional appropriators aim to provide discretionary funds for all programs and departments of the Federal government through 12 annual spending measures that run from October 1 through September 30 […]

Deliverable fuel marketers in Pennsylvania may receive an inquiry from PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) regarding the SHOPP program starting October 2. SHOPP stands for the State Heating Oil and Propane Price Survey. It is conducted every year from the first week of October to the first week in April. The survey is […]

The IRS requires all untaxed diesel fuel or untaxed kerosene dispensers to display specific labels describing the product and their taxable status and use. The IRS requires these labels to contain specific language that may not be altered or shortened in any way. EPA dispenser labels for low sulfur products are not a substitute for […]

Care for Moms Act: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced the Care of Moms Act which aims to promote access to prenatal and postpartum care and provides resources to mothers. Included in the bill are provisions that would substantially increase the tax on tobacco products: Increase the […]

The Political Action Committee Chairman Jason Flohr would like to recognize POMPAC and Energy Defense Fund contributions in August 2023. August 2023 POMPAC Contributions The Pennsylvania Oil Marketer’s Political Action Committee (POMPAC) raises funds through personal contributions from industry stakeholders. The voluntary contributions made to the POMPAC Fund are used by the PPA to directly support political […]