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
The fall edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features another Scholarship Foundation record breaking year, Bill Champlin in memorium, We Card awareness month recognition, 24/7 day explainer, legislative session wrap up and more. This edition will also be 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 … 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)
On August 4, 2020, the APMA Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Conference and Scholarship Golf Tournament. Given the restrictions in place and the risks to the health and safety of our attendees, we feel this is the best path forward. That said, we are so disappointed to be unable to gather and fundraise for the Scholarship Foundation, APMA PAC and the association this … Read More
APMA Releases Annual Legislative Session Summary APMA has released its annual legislative recap document. The Legislature spent more than seven weeks of the session in recess due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 90 bills became law though over 1600 bills were introduced. Bills supported and opposed by the association mostly did not reach the finish line this year. This makes the 2020 election cycle, especially in the State House with … Read More
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)
APMA Scholarship Foundation Sets New Record for Awards with $82,000 in Scholarships for 2020 The Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association is excited to announce that the APMA Scholarship Foundation (“the Foundation”) has made its 2020 scholarship awards to fourteen students worth $82,000 if eligibility requirements are satisfied. Since its formation in 2007, the Foundation has paid out over $400,000 in scholarship awards. Danielle Mosley, a 12-year employee at Superpumper, was awarded … Read More
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)
Fuel Monitor Magazine Spring Edition Launches The spring edition of the APMA Fuel Monitor magazine is now available! This magazine features a legislative session tracker, recap of the joint APMA and NACS Industry update meeting, information on recycling at c-stores and more. This edition has also been mailed to your company. Please contact APMA to update your mailing address information if you do not receive yours. To learn more about … Read More
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