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
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
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)