September 8, 2025 Express Update

The PPA is excited to bring together industry leaders for our premier membership event in Hershey. Join us in Hershey to learn, network, and connect. The conference is officially one month away! The hotel discount at The Hotel Hershey expires today.         Hotel Information The Hotel Hershey (100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033) […]

As the Pennsylvania state budget impasse entered its third month, the funding of mass transit remains one of the major hurdles to the legislature and the Governor arriving at a deal. The conservative Senate Republican majority has been balking at funding SEPTA, citing the need for financial reforms in that agency’s operating structure. An underlying […]

On September 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Trump Administration can proceed with terminating more than $16 billion in climate grants initially funded under the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds had been awarded to eight nonprofit organizations to support programs aimed at electrification initiatives, particularly subsidies for electric […]

We Need Your Support! 2025 Advocacy Fundraising Goals The Pennsylvania Oil Marketer’s Political Action Committee (POMPAC) and the Energy Defense Fund (EDF) funds are used by the PPA to advocate on behalf of the petroleum industry. State lawmakers are returning to Harrisburg this month to resume the fall legislative session. The 2025-2026 state budget remains […]

The Energy Marketers of America (EMA) opposed the RECHARGE Act in a letter to Congress this week. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) which would amend a long-standing federal law banning automotive services, including electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, at state-operated rest areas. This law, in place for nearly 70 years, fosters […]

It is with great sadness that PPA announces the passing of Duane R. Reitz, who was the founder of Reitz Oil Company. Duane’s obituary can be found here. The PPA extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the Reitz family during this difficult time. Duane R. Reitz of Lancaster, PA passed away at home on Sunday, […]