b'2023 WPMA State ReportWASHINGTON IndependentDEQs Distributors of Energy ReportTherron Blatterspeakingat OctoberConvention WashingtonTherron Blatter with UtahsDEQ will be the kickoff speakerCap and Investat the UPMRA Convention & Trade Show on October 26th,Programproviding attendees with aPetroleum Storage Tank programRaises Gasoverview, now that ASTs are on the fund. Therron will also reveal a simplified AB OperatorLea McCulloughPrices toTraining certification exam planWA Association and other DERR proposals. YouExecutive Director Highest incan also talk with DEQ staff-ers during Thursdays afternoonthe NationTrade Show.Washington Residentscan hold onto Motor Fuel their hats as they experience the highest gas prices in the nation, with some regions see-Tax Decals ing $5.49 a gallon for gasoline, and higher prices for Diesel. Available! There are a number of factors contributing to the high gas prices, but the #1 contribu-The State Legislaturereduced fuel taxestor is the CCA Program and the Carbon by 2 cents, effective July 1, 2023, and whileCredit Cost at auctions. These carbon credit there is no law requiring retailers to postauctions set the price that is required for ob-fuel tax decals on their pumps, UPMRAsligated parties (mostly affecting Major Oil Fuel Tax Decal program was successful withCompanies) to purchase credits that will be members in 2015 and in 2019, so the execu- used at the end of the year to settle up their tive committee decided to print new fuelcost of selling fuel in this state. tax decals for distribution by July 1, 2023.The end result is CAR fees increase fuel Stickers are available for counties with andcosts at the rack, which are then sent down without the additionalcent sales tax, andto consumers to pay. It is easy to draw a white decals for retailers with contracts disal- conclusive price increase line from the cost lowing colored decals on pumps. of a carbon credit to the price of a refined gallon of fuel. Go to http://www.wpma.com/utah S In fact, the cost of a carbon credit inWashington State is nearly double the cost in California. Governor Jay Inslee has made sure of that, as his political agenda is to be better than California in his pursuit to create the most aggressive carbon reduction program in the United States. While Washingtonians are struggling to Go online at www.wpma.com/utah tofill up their tanks, and continue to pay more ORDER YOURS TODAY!for goods at the grocery store, Washington State is enjoying a budgeted $1.8 Billion or contact Kim Whiteat WPMA:windfall from carbon credit purchases overkimw@wpma.com, or by calling 801-263-9762the next two years. The first three auctions with your request. have proven to be way more lucrative than expected, so that number is expected to rise as the year progresses. WPMA News / Fall 202335'