Fuel Oil and Propane Dealers Trade Associations

Colorado/Wyoming Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (CWPMA)

State trade group for petroleum marketers across Colorado and Wyoming; serves fuel oil and propane retailers with advocacy, compliance support, and events. The association reports approximately 150 marketer members and 170 associate members (about 320 total).

https://www.cwpma.org Membership: 320

Connecticut Energy Marketers Association (CEMA)

Connecticut’s statewide trade association for liquid heating fuel and propane marketers; provides lobbying, compliance help, training, and consumer education. CEMA cites more than 585 members and 13,000 CT-based employees.

https://www.ctema.com Membership: 585

Empire State Energy Association (ESEA)

New York statewide association representing gasoline, diesel, heating oil, and propane marketers; offers advocacy, training, and programs. ESEA says it represents about 200 energy marketers.

https://eseany.org Membership: 200

Energy Marketers of America (EMA)

National federation of state and regional associations representing independent energy (motor fuels and heating fuels) marketers, including fuel oil and propane dealers; focuses on federal advocacy and industry services. EMA notes it is a federation of 48 state and regional associations.

https://www.energymarketersofamerica.org Membership: 48

Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey (FMANJ)

New Jersey’s statewide association for heating oil and motor fuel marketers and suppliers; provides advocacy, programs, and consumer education (e.g., Bioheat). Third-party partner page cites the association represents more than 600 petroleum marketers and industry suppliers.

https://www.fmanj.org Membership: 600

Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association (KPMA)

Represents petroleum marketers in Kentucky, including heating oil and propane marketers; provides advocacy, education, and networking. Recent filings and directories cite approximately 150–195 member companies; KPMA’s 990 narrative cites about 150 members.

https://www.kpma.org Membership: 150

Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA)

State trade association representing more than 300 members, including 125 heating oil, propane, biofuels, and motor fuels providers; delivers advocacy, training (MTEC), and consumer outreach.

https://www.maineenergymarketers.com Membership: 300

Michigan Petroleum Association / Michigan Association of Convenience Stores (MPA/MACS)

Combined statewide trade group serving Michigan’s independent petroleum marketers and convenience stores; members include retail/wholesale providers of propane and heating fuel; over 400 companies (1,500+ retail locations).

https://www.mpamacs.org Membership: 400

National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI)

Nationally recognized trade association (formerly New England Fuel Institute) representing wholesale and retail liquid heating fuel distributors and related service companies; provides advocacy, education, and events (e.g., HEAT Show). Historical profile cites approximately 1,500 dealers/marketers.

https://nefi.com Membership: 1,500

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)

The U.S. propane industry’s national trade association; serves propane retailers and suppliers with advocacy, codes/standards work, safety, and programs. NPGA reports more than 2,400 member companies.

https://www.npga.org Membership: 2,400

New Jersey Gasoline-C-Store-Automotive Association (NJGCA)

State trade association representing gas stations, c-stores, auto service, fuel distributors and related suppliers in New Jersey; provides strong advocacy and member services. NJGCA reports over 1,500 small business members.

https://www.njgca.org Membership: 1,500

Oregon Fuels Association (OFA)

Statewide trade association for petroleum marketers and fuel dealers in Oregon; provides lobbying, regulatory engagement, and industry meetings. Directory data cites about 140 marketer, fuel dealer and associate members.

https://www.oregonfuels.org Membership: 140

Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA)

Pennsylvania’s statewide petroleum association serving heating oil, propane and motor fuel marketers; offers workforce training through PPATEC and active advocacy. Industry trade press cites 450+ energy stakeholders.

https://papetroleum.org Membership: 450

Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE)

Regional propane trade association covering CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT; supports marketers with safety, training, advocacy, and market development. Third-party industry directory cites nearly 675 members.

https://pgane.org Membership: 675

Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA)

Alliance serving propane marketers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia; provides advocacy, training, and regional coordination. Trade media reports the alliance has about 800 member locations and represents ~700 million gallons of sales.

https://southeastpropane.org Membership: 800

Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA)

Texas statewide propane trade association serving retailers and suppliers with advocacy, training, and industry programs. A 2021 Texas Supreme Court opinion references approximately 300 TPGA members statewide.

https://www.txpropane.com Membership: 300

Vermont Fuel Dealers Association (VFDA)

Trade group for heating fuel and energy service businesses in Vermont; provides legislative advocacy, regulatory help, and technical training. A trade listing cites nearly 250 members.

https://www.vermontfuel.com Membership: 250

Virginia Propane Gas Association (VAPGA)

State propane industry association offering safety programs, rebates, and advocacy for propane marketers and suppliers. VAPGA notes 39 propane marketer companies and over 50 supplier members.

https://www.vapga.org Membership: 89

Washington Oil Marketers Association (WOMA)

Washington’s petroleum marketers association serving wholesale and retail fuel marketers (including heating fuels) with advocacy and services. A regional industrial partner notes 78 individual/corporate members plus 50+ associate members.

https://www.waoil.org Membership: 128

Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (WFRA)

Wisconsin’s statewide association of fuel marketers and retailers, including heating oil suppliers; provides advocacy, education, and member programs. WFRA reports more than 300 member businesses.

https://www.wfra.org Membership: 300