Arizona Retailers Experiencing Fuel Theft Using Pulsar Manipulation Devices Arizona retailers have been hit by criminal groups stealing fuel (especially diesel) by installing a pulsar manipulation device into the fuel pump. This trend started in Florida last year and has spread to several other states. It is my understanding that arrests have been made in several cases across the country and in the state.
APMA Scholarship Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships in 2022 The Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association is delighted to announce that the APMA Scholarship Foundation (“the Foundation”) has made its 2022 scholarship awards to eighteen students worth $100,000 if eligibility requirements are satisfied. “We have achieved our goal of giving out $100,000 this year and with this impressive slate of candidates, it feels great,” said Foundation President Dave Alexander.
Industry News for June 9, 2022 · Why Relief at the Pump is Nowhere in Sight (NACS) · Proposed Budget Angers Boyer, Concerns Other Lawmakers (AZ Capitol Times) · Couche-Tart to Roll Out EV Chargers in 200 Circle K and Couche-Tard Stores (NACS) · Experts Say Combating Illegal Trade Requires Collaboration between Law Enforcement, Private Sector (Chamber Business News) · Arizona’s Minimum Wage Rises with Inflation. That Could Mean … Read More
Industry News for May 20, 2022 · House Passes Gasoline Price Gouging Bill (The Hill)· What Consumers Should Know When Gas Prices Soar (NACS) · How Parkland is Driving Towards a Net Zero Future (Oil and Gas IQ) · Ford Did What Tesla Won’t (The Verge) · Is Gas Tax Relief a Good Idea? (NACS)
The summer edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features Scholarship Golf Tournament photos and recap, ADEQ’s top myDEQ tips, legislative tracker, federal issue updates and more. It has photos and recaps from the Holiday and February membership meetings and luncheons. The hard copy mailed to you should arrive early in June. If you do not receive a copy but would like to, contact Amanda … Read More
On May 17 – 19, APMA attended a successful in-person Energy Marketers of America DC Conference and “Day on the Hill.” Shawn Frate with Jackson Energy, incoming EMA Director, and Amanda Gray, Executive Director, represented Arizona. APMA met with Senator Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Congressman Tom O’Halleran, Congressman David Schweikert and staff for Congressman Andy Biggs on May 18. APMA also participated in a call with Senator Kyrsten Sinema the week … Read More
FDA Introduces Rule to Ban Menthol and Flavored Cigars Last week the federal Food and Drug Administration released its proposed rule to ban the use of menthol and other flavors in cigarettes and cigars. Last month, APMA participated in a meeting with the federal Office of Management and Budget to voice concerns about the rule. As of May 4th, there will be an open comment period (the 6th of 9 … Read More
Thank you to all of the supporters, volunteers, sponsors and donors who made this event outstanding. We raised more than $50,000 for the APMA Scholarship Foundation. Click here to view event pictures. By popular demand, there are no skirts photos posted for now… Remember that 2022 Scholarship Applications are due by April 30. Click here for the application materials. Please spread the word at your company about this opportunity! The … Read More
The spring edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features articles on the association joining USA-IT to combat retail theft and black market trade, running an effective Safety Meeting, how to optimize c-store searchability; ADEQ’s suspected release reporting on myDEQ, legislative tracker, federal issue updates and more. It has photos and recaps from the Holiday and February membership meetings and luncheons. The hard copy mailed … Read More
WMSD to Hold Workshop on Proposed Rule Changes including E15 in the CBG-Covered Area The Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures Services Division (WMSD) announced plans for a Rulemaking Workshop that includes changes to allow for sale of E15 in the CBG-covered area. Other rule changes are extensive – the summary document is 17 pages long. APMA is reviewing the rules package and the Board will determine the association’s position. If … Read More
National, State Gas Prices Hit Record Highs The media coverage surrounding gas prices is intense following President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will ban of Russian crude oil, natural gas and energy imports. The national average price is up by $1.30 per gallon over the past year – and 45 cents over the past week. Read more here: When Were Gas Prices Low? (NACS), Fuel Prices – In Context, Not … Read More
The winter edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features articles on frictionless checkout technology at Circle K, EMV compliance, Spirit brand, ADEQ’s preapproval program, federal issue updates and more. It has photos and recaps from the 2021 APMA Annual Conference and Golf Tournament as well as the September membership meeting and luncheon. The hardcopy mailed to you will include the 2022 APMA membership directory. … Read More
APMA Supports Public Education Initiative to Combat Black Market Trade and Human Trafficking Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association (APMA) last week joined United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT), a public education initiative designed to provide local officials, law enforcement, and thought leaders with information and training programs to help tackle illegal trade and raise public awareness of the depth of the problem as well as the severe consequences inflicted … Read More
Arizona Legislative Session Underway Legislative activities are bustling at the state capitol complex. APMA has been working on a number of association priorities already including tobacco and vapor regulation, electric vehicle infrastructure issues and more. On January 10, Governor Ducey gave his 8th and final state of the state address. He laid out a wide range of priority items including an investment of $1 Billion over three years towards securing … Read More
JUUL Settlement with Arizona AG’s Office On November 23, e-cig giant JUUL Labs entered a settlement agreement with the state of Arizona over claims that it fueled the vape epidemic by marketing its products to minors. Arizona is the second state to settle with JUUL with another 2,000+ lawsuits still pending. One component of the settlement will require retailers of JUUL products to adopt age-verification compliance systems including a strict … Read More