Industry News for October 29, 2020 Free Arizona A/B and C Operator Training Now Online UST Training, a nationally recognized training vendor for UST operators, has a contract with ADEQ to provide free Class A/B and UST operator training to all qualifying Arizona operators. APMA encourages its members to take advantage of this great offer while it is available. How does it work? It’s easy. You just need a computer, … Read More
Industry News for October 20, 2020 The Phoenix Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee addressed the issue of youth vaping on Wednesday, October 14. Over 90 people signed in to speak at the virtual hearing. There was testimony in support of a full flavor ban for all tobacco and vapor products including menthol and mint. Industry voices raised numerous concerns with a flavor ban. The outcome of the hearing was a … Read More
Industry News from September 29, 2020 Phoenix Flavor Ban Ordinance Proposal Update We expect that Council Member Michael Nowakowksi’s proposed full tobacco and vapor product flavor ban to be placed on an agenda in the next few weeks. APMA is engaging with a group of stakeholders to oppose the effort. No language has been introduced so far. One possibility is that it will be on the full City Council Agenda … Read More
Industry News for September 9, 2020 Dueling Op Eds for Phoenix Tobacco Flavor Ban Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski published a second opinion piece arguing for his plans to introduce an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products throughout the city. Read More: COVID-19 Makes Vaping Even More Dangerous – Phoenix Must Ban Sales That Target Kids. Phoenix Business Journal also published an industry perspective by National Association … Read More
Industry News for August 20, 2020 Phoenix City Councilman Announces Plans for Tobacco Flavor Ban City Councilman Michael Nowakowski told KTAR that he plans to introduce an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products throughout the city. APMA is engaging with a group of stakeholders to oppose the effort. It is unclear when the proposal will be considered. No language has been introduced so far. The next Phoenix … Read More
Industry News For July 29, 2020 • Speedway Sale Tipping Point? (CSP Daily News) • FDA Orders Retailers to Stop Selling 13 Tobacco Products (NACS) • Plan to Ban Traditional Vehicles by 2035 Overlooks Scientific Data (Transportation Fairness Alliance) • C-Store Food and Fuel Sales Declined in May (NACS)
Industry News for June 26, 2020 • Survey Reveals 45% of US Drivers Fill Up Once a Month (NACS) • Speedway Sale Talks Resume (CSP Daily) • AGs from Seven States Request RFS Waivers from EPA (AFPM) • Boosting Foodservice Sales Post-COVID-19 (NACS)
Industry News for June 17, 2020 • Gas Buying Habits During the Pandemic (NACS) • Will Gov. Ducey Call Arizona Lawmakers into Special Session? (KJZZ) • C-Stores Launch Food Donation Programs for COVID-19 Relief (CSP Daily) • Fuels Institute: EV Adoption – Focus on Charging • 7-Eleven Refocuses 7-Eleven Day (NACS)
The summer edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features a review of Arizona’s response to COVID-19, a Q&A with WMSD Associate Director Kevin Allen, legislative session update and more. This edition was also mailed to your company. Please contact APMA to update your mailing address information if you do not receive yours. To learn more about advertising opportunities in the Fuel Monitor, click here.
Industry News for April 15, 2020 • EPA Notices Rulemaking Streamlining and Consolidating Existing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Programs (EPA) • Marathon Petroleum to Idle 26,000-BPD Gallup Refinery (Reuters) • ADOT Computer Replacement Requires Four-Day MVD Shutdown Starting This Weekend (ADOT) • Some Shoppers Must Wear Face Masks (NACS) • SOS for Small Business (Chamber Business News) • COVID-19 Scams Proliferate (NACS)
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)
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