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Union Pacific can’t monopolize the debate over its merger

When it comes to its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific seems increasingly intent on monopolizing not only ...
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AFPM: RFS reallocation would undercut WH fuel affordability efforts

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today on ...
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Chet Thompson, President and CEO

Chet Thompson became president and CEO of AFPM in May 2015. He leads a staff that advocates for petroleum refiners and petrochemical manufacturers before Congress and the Executive Branch on a broad ...
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Director, Human Resources

AFPM employees combine both in-office and remote work into their schedules using up to 6 remote workdays a month. Only local candidates will be considered at this time. American Fuel & Petrochemical ...
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A diesel export ban could raise gasoline prices

A diesel export ban may sound like a way to lower fuel costs. In reality, it could actually raise gasoline prices. Blocking diesel exports would eventually force refiners to cut fuel production ...
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U.S. business, energy, manufacturing groups urge President Trump to reject fuel export restrictions

Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 30 U.S. business, energy and manufacturing groups from around the country — including the American Exploration & Production Council, American Fuel & Petrochemical ...
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What refiners are doing about the global diesel crunch

Below, we explain the high-level global dynamics at work in the diesel market, how we’re experiencing those things in the United States and what American refiners are doing to meet the moment… (and if ...
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What they’re saying: Diesel export ban equals higher gas prices

We’ve shared why a diesel export ban could mean less U.S. fuel production and higher prices. Now, a growing chorus of experts, analysts and administration officials is sounding the same warning ...
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Paging Susan Collins… Northeast and West Coasts are most vulnerable to energy trade retaliation

A diesel export ban wouldn't just affect fuel markets overseas, tighten domestic fuel supplies or hurt the economic engine of American energy manufacturing in the Gulf Coast. It would expose some of ...
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Q&A: Understanding the Recycled Materials Attribution Act

In an era of political divisions, bipartisan support can be hard to come by. The Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) is one of the rare exceptions, drawing support from lawmakers seeking to ...
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What they’re saying, part 4: Export ban is the wrong move for U.S. energy security

Part 4 of our ongoing series sharing expert perspectives on why a diesel export ban (or a ban on U.S. crude oil or any American-made fuels) would backfire spectacularly: “Of the 8 million barrels of ...