NJGCA Conference June 11th, Swipe Fees Fight

May 22, 2025

NJGCA Conference–Register NOW!

We are happy to announce that we will be hosting an informational conference and seminar for the first time in a few years. It will be on the afternoon of Wednesday June 11th at the APA Hotel in Woodbridge, just off Exit 131 on the Parkway.

We will be hearing presentations from folks at Weights & Measures and the DEP, where they will be talking about common issues they are finding in the field and how you can avoid them, and the associated fines.

They’ll also be taking questions from the audience, which are often some of the most interesting parts of any presentation. You’ll also be able to put faces to names, and make connections for the future.

We will have a panel discussion about industry trends, and an update on what the Association is fighting against and for in Trenton.

A hot lunch will be served, and there will be plenty of chances to network with others in the industry and vendors!

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event and/or taking a vendor table, please email Nick@njgca.org

You can register to attend HERE.

US Senate Planning Vote on Lowering Swipe Fees

If you didn’t yesterday, make sure you take a few seconds to email our state’s Senators, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, to tell them they need to support the Marshall-Durbin Amendment, which attaches the language of the Credit Card Competition Act to upcoming legislation.

The cost of these fees has exploded over the last 20 years, and businesses in the US pay seven times more than retailers in Europe do. It is one of the most contentious fights in Congress, as the big banks have allies in both parties looking to stop this.

The vote is coming in the form of an amendment to another bill, and its fate will be decided in the next few days. Banks are throwing millions of dollars at lobbyists and for advertisements to try and scare Senators into voting no, they need to hear from actual small businesses how much these fees hurt.

Click HERE to send a message.

Memorial Day

With Memorial Day this Monday, we offer a Thank You to all who have served. Make sure to take a moment on Monday to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy a peaceful and prosperous free life with family and friends.

Rack Averages

Date	Rack Avg	Avg w Taxes	Low Rack
05/15	211.91	$2.7521	204.66
05/16	212.49	$2.7579	205.25
05/19	211.84	$2.7514	205.00
05/20	213.29	$2.7659	206.09
05/21	212.76	$2.7606	204.73

Date	Avg Retail	Avg Margin	Diesel Rack Avg
05/15	$2.99	0.22	225.00
05/16	$3.00	0.25	221.93
05/19	$3.01	0.25	219.86
05/20	$3.02	0.27	218.78
05/21	$3.04	0.27	219.57

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Member Benefit Partner (MBP) Spotlight: Montrose Environmental

Environmental Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) is now part of Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc.
(Montrose)! Our unified partnership opens the door to a wealth of additional resources and petroleum market technical experts. Now more than ever, we will continue to advocate for your business, and alleviate your concerns/worries with: NJDEP enforcement actions; property assessments and investigations; closing outdated UST systems; and performing site remediation. Alliance is a local, fullservice environmental consulting and engineering firm specializing in:

• Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Services • Consulting/Addressing NJDEP Notices • Site Sampling & Monitoring (soil, soil vapor, groundwater) • UST System Oversight, Investigation & Closure • Insurance Claim Support & Litigation Support Services

Real Estate Due Diligence Services: NJ Preliminary Assessments, Phase I / Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (We are Approved with Numerous Lending Institutions)
• Turn-key Site Remediation Solutions Customized to your Property Conditions
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Assistance

EXCLUSIVE NJGCA MEMBER BENEFITS:
• Discounted Member Rates
• A complimentary review of NJDEP documents and evaluation of your property by senior staff
• A knowledgeable, local staff (including LSRPs), that track the ever-changing NJ regulations and guidance documents
• We will always have your best interest in mind; offering practical solutions
We are proud to be a part of the NJGCA for all these years, and we look forward to working with you!

Contact: Mike Vanderslice Phone: 732-537-0250 MVanderslice@envalliance.com