Industry News for April 10, 2020 • EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic (EPA) • CDC Updates Face Mask Guidance (NACS) • FMCSA Extends HOS Waiver to May 15 (NACS) • EPA Temporary Enforcement Flexibility Helps Facilitate Safety and Protect Public Health (AFPM) • Judge Agrees to PMTA Deadline Extension (CSP Daily) • Fuels Institute: Biomass Based Diesel – A Market and Performance Analysis
• EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic (EPA) • Arizona Commerce Authority COVID 19 Resources (ACA) • 7-Eleven Donates 1 Million Masks to FEMA (CSP Daily News) • C-Stores Focus on Safe Store Transactions (NACS) • RVP Flexibility in the Time of COVID (AFPM) • Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards (the Hill)
On March 23, Governor Ducey released an executive order classifying “essential services” that includes both gas stations and convenience stores and businesses “needed for transportation”. This is a proactive measure and is not tied to an enhanced restrictions or closures at this time. See press release here. Last week, the Governor issued an executive order that defers the requirements to renew Arizona drivers licenses (including CDLs) with expiration dates between … Read More
Industry News for March 26, 2020 • Gasoline Manufacturer Plans to Build $3.3B Plant in Casa Grande (Pinal Central) • COVID-19: Q&A with AFPM Analyst on Fuel Markets and Supply (AFPM) • First Look at COVID-19’s Effect on C-Store Sales (CSP Daily News) • Access Letters Identify C-Store Employees as Essential (NACS) • C-Store Chains Offering Raises, Bonuses for Working through the Pandemic (CSP Daily News)
Industry News for March 5, 2020 • Top C-Store Brands Invest in Cleanliness, Food service (NACS) • Ring of Fire (Fuels Institute) • House Passes Bill Banning All Flavored Tobacco (NACS) • Parkland Continues Investment in Made-to-Order Food (CSP Daily News) • AFPM Statement on BP Membership (AFPM) • Kroger Shuts Down C-Store Concept (CSP Daily News)
Industry News for February 18, 2020 • Arizona Will End Program that Allowed Some Hybrid Vehicles to Use HOV Lane (AZcentral) • Britan Will Ban New Gasoline, Diesel Cars in 2035 (NACS) • Nikola Teases an Electric-Hydrogen Pickup with 600 Miles of Range (The Verge – AZ based company) • Undercover Teens Bust Hundreds of Arizona Stores Selling Vape Products to Minors (12 News) • Shell TapUp Gets Ready to … Read More
APMA and NACS Joint Industry Update Luncheon Recap On Tuesday February 11, NACS and APMA held a joint luncheon event at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport. NACS President and CEO Henry Armour presented on industry topline and category trends including sales categories. Other discussion topics included wages, associate turnover and impacts of e-commerce. The group participated in several scenario planning exercises to consider how developments in certain arenas (fuels, plastics, … Read More
Industry News for January 23, 2020 Arizona Legislative Session Underway Last week, Governor Ducey delivered his State of the State address before a joint session of the Legislature. The Governor’s speech focused on a wide range of priorities for the state including veterans, teacher programs, mental health services, reduced regulatory burdens and more. You can review a summary or the full speech here. The Governor’s executive budget prioritized education, public … Read More
Industry News for January 9, 2020 Arizona Legislative Session Begins Next Week Next Monday, January 13 will mark the opening of the Arizona legislative session. Governor Ducey will give a State of the State speech to highlight his priorities for the upcoming year. Stay tuned for updates from the Arizona Capitol! APMA’s Legislative Committee will be monitoring bills that impact the membership. The first committee meeting will be in late-January … Read More
Industry News for December 20, 2019 CBG Workshop Summary On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Services Division held a 4-hour workshop on the Arizona CBG Program. Maricopa Association of Governments presented on their modeling of how various gas formulations would impact air quality and specific pollutants of concern for attainment of federal standards. Arizona fuel suppliers and … Read More
Fuel Monitor Magazine Winter Edition Launches The winter edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features important updates on Arizona cities that have taken action on Tobacco 21 and vaping issues, Annual Conference highlights, recap of the national skimmers conference, changes to the Arizona UST Rules, input on Unleaded 88 and more. The 2020 Membership Directory was mailed to members and is available in the … Read More
State and Industry News • The Chorus Grows: Hardship Waivers Do Not Justify an RFS Increase (AFPM) • 7-Eleven Offering Free Refills for a Year (CSP Daily) • Cannabis Used More than Traditional Sleep Aids (NACS) • Electric Avenue (Fuels Institute) • Los Angeles to Ban Flavored Tobacco (NACS)
State and Industry News • Fuels Institute Report: Retailing Biofuels- A Guide to Reading Applicable Federal Regulations (Fuels Institute) • Tesla Claimed Its Pickup Truck Was ‘Bulletproof’ – Then Smashed Its Windows with a Metal Ball (CNBC) • Trump Hosts Vaping Roundtable with NACS and Other Stakeholders (NACS) • California, other States Sue to Block EPA from Revoking State Emissions Authority (Reuters) • Pilot Flying J Extends Parental Leave (NACS)
State and Industry News • Fuels Institute Report: Market Conditions Influence Environmental Impact of EVs (Fuels Institute) • Marathon Announces Plans to Spin Off Its Speedway Chain and Bring in a New CEO Next Year (CNBC) • Ethanol “Demand” Is Higher Than Ever (AFPM Blog) • Trump Administration Rethinks Emissions Freeze (CSP Daily)
State and Industry News • Tucson Raises Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco Products to 21 (KVOA) • New York’s Lawsuit against Exxon Begins (NY Times) • California’s Rising Gas Prices Spotlight Growing US Divide (NACS)