In the past several years, with the increase in fuel cost and the economic downturn, fuel theft has risen to be a serious threat to fuel retailers. Whether through skimming, employee theft, tank pump outs, or manipulated equipment, the thefts are becoming much more common.

Anyone who believes battery-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles don’t have a future greatly underestimates the bullheadedness of Californians. This special breed of American lives in a state wracked by drought, choked with traffic, and bisected by a fault zone. Yet Californians think there’s no better place to be.

The election may be over, but the food movement is still making news about ballot initiatives and members of Congress.

A federal judge has ordered the American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) to more fully explain its arguments against the California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), saying the group's recently revised legal brief is not clear.

CIOMA is reaching out to the membership to call for membership participation on committees and to learn of interest to serve as future Board members.