FMCSA Extends Regional HOS Heating Fuel Waiver Through February 28
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has again extended the Regional Declaration of Emergency covering interstate transportation of heating fuels (heating oil, propane, and natural gas) through February 28, 2026. The waiver (dated February 13) includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia. A copy of the FMCSA Regional Declaration of Emergency for the Mid-Atlantic and New England region can be found here. This is the second extension of this waiver, which has been in effect since December 12, 2025.
A separate hours of service waiver was also extended to Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. A copy of the FMCSA Regional Declaration of Emergency for the Midwest region can be found here.
Reminder: A separate FMCSA waiver (click here) is still in effect for “all fuels” through February 20, 2026, which covers Pennsylvania. Fuel marketers can operate under the more comprehensive “all fuels” waiver issued by FMCSA, which includes heating fuels under the scope.
Intrastate Travel
Pennsylvania incorporates the provisions of 49 CFR Parts 382, 385, 387 and 390—396, by reference for Interstate Motor Carrier operations in PA Title 67, Chapter 229, (§ 229.14. Adoption of portions of 49 CFR by reference) and Intrastate Motor Carrier operation in Title 67, Chapter 231 (§ 231.7. Adoption of portions of 49 CFR by reference). Because Pennsylvania adopts 49 CFR § 395.3 by reference, the FMCSA waiver applies to both interstate and intrastate motor carrier activity defined within the scope. The PPA recommends that drivers keep a copy of FMCSA waivers in their truck or generate an electronic copy upon request.
Reminder: State Price Gouging Act in Effect
On January 23, Governor Shapiro issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency throughout the Commonwealth due to heavy snow and persistent extreme cold. This proclamation automatically triggers the Price Gouging Act (73 P.S., Chapter 5, § 232.4). Fuel marketers should be aware of how the law applies and what steps can help avoid compliance issues. The PPA recently published an overview of the law for members to reference.
