The Western Petroleum Marketers Association (WPMA) is a regional trade association representing petroleum marketers in Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Since 1953, WPMA has supported its member state associations by providing legislative updates, program administration, and convention and membership services.

Each state association is governed by its own board and executive leadership, while collectively contributing to the direction of WPMA through representation on our Board of Directors. WPMA also partners with the Energy Marketers of America (EMA) to advocate for its members on federal policies in Washington, D.C.

In February, WPMA hosts the annual WPMAEXPO, one of the petroleum industry’s premier regional trade shows. Held in Las Vegas, this yearly event brings together marketers, suppliers, and industry experts for networking, education, and business development opportunities.

Our History

WPMA was founded in 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Intermountain Oil Jobbers Association. The name changed in 1964 to the Intermountain Oil Marketers Association and again in 1985 to the Western Petroleum Marketers Association (WPMA), reflecting its growing regional reach.

Originally formed by marketers in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada, the association expanded over time to include Montana, Eastern Washington, and Arizona. Washington unified its membership and joined WPMA in 1982, followed by New Mexico in 1992, Hawaii in 1993, and Oregon in 2020.

Today, WPMA represents eight state associations: Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.