Advocacy
Your Business. Your Industry. Your Voice.
FUELIowa is the voice for Iowa's fuel and convenience store industry—representing our members before lawmakers, regulators and other decision-makers and bringing the real-world experience of Iowa businesses into the public-policy process.
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY IMPACT
Fueling Iowa's Economy. Serving Iowa's Communities.
FUELIowa members are part of the economic and community infrastructure that keeps Iowa moving. From neighborhood convenience stores to fuel distributors and marketers, our members serve Iowans every day in communities across the state.
1,200+
Convenience Stores
2.46 BILLION
GALLONS
SOLD ANNUALLY
$679 Million IN MOTOR FUEL TAX COLLECTED FOR THE STATE ANNUALLY
20,000+
Iowa Jobs
ALL 99
Counties Served
2,000+
Convenience Stores
2.46 BILLION GALLONS SOLD ANNUALLY
$679 Million IN MOTOR FUEL TAX COLLECTED FOR THE STATE ANNUALLY
20,000+
Iowa Jobs
ALL 99
Counties Served
Our members don't just do business in Iowa. They employ Iowans, invest in communities, support local organizations and provide essential products and services to millions of customers.
OUR ADVOCACY PRIORITIES
What We're Working On
Tax & Payment Policy
FUELIowa works for fair, transparent tax policies that recognize the economic realities of fuel and convenience businesses. Our advocacy addresses motor fuel taxes, sales and excise taxes, payment-related costs and other tax policies affecting our members and their customers.
Fuel & Energy Policy
FUELIowa advocates for fuel choice, quality, affordability and reliability across gasoline, diesel, propane and biofuels. We support policies that strengthen Iowa’s fuel supply and distribution network, encourage innovation, protect consumers and allow businesses to meet changing energy needs.
Convenience Retail
FUELIowa represents the interests of Iowa’s convenience retailers on policies affecting everyday store operations and profitability. Our work includes payment costs, tobacco and vapor products, alcohol, food and beverage issues, consumer regulations and other policies impacting convenience retail.
Property & Infrastructure
FUELIowa advocates for policies that protect investment in the infrastructure needed to store, transport and dispense fuel safely and efficiently. Priorities include underground and aboveground storage tanks, fueling equipment, environmental programs, property taxation and funding for infrastructure modernization.
Workforce & Transportation
FUELIowa works to keep Iowa’s fuel transportation network moving safely and efficiently. We advocate on commercial driver and workforce issues, hours-of-service requirements, hazardous-material transportation and other policies affecting the people and vehicles that deliver essential fuels across Iowa.
Regulatory Policy
FUELIowa engages with state and federal regulators to promote practical, consistent rules that protect people and the environment without unnecessary burdens. We bring industry expertise to regulatory decisions and help ensure the real-world impacts on Iowa businesses are understood.
Tax & Payment Policy
A strong voice for Iowa’s fuel and convenience store industry. We represent your interests at the State Capitol & in Washington D.C through EMA on the issues that impact your business.
Fuel & Energy Policy
Programs built to save you money, reduce risk and make doing business easier. Explore FUELIowa solutions for insurance, benefits, safety & compliance, renewable fuels and more.
Convenience Retail
Find trusted products, services and industry partners for your business. Connect with suppliers and solution providers that understand Iowa’s fuel and convenience store industry.
Property & Infrastructure
A strong voice for Iowa’s fuel and convenience store industry. We represent your interests at the State Capitol & in Washington D.C through EMA on the issues that impact your business.
Workforce & Transportation
Find trusted products, services and industry partners for your business. Connect with suppliers and solution providers that understand Iowa’s fuel and convenience store industry.
Regulatory Policy
Put FUELIowa to work for your business. Join Iowa’s fuel and convenience store community for advocacy, business solutions, industry information, events and valuable connections.
GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY
Advocacy Starts With Our Members.
FUELIowa can advocate at the State Capitol every day, but nothing replaces a legislator hearing directly from the people who own businesses, employ their constituents and serve their communities.
Get Involved. Make a Difference
REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES
Meet legislators closer to home and discuss the issues affecting your business and community.
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
Join fellow FUELIowa members and Iowa policymakers for one of our signature advocacy events.
MEMBER INSIGHTS
Help shape FUELIowa positions by serving on committees and sharing what's happening in your business.
GRASSROOTS ACTION
When important issues arise, FUELIowa gives members the information and tools they need to contact policymakers and make their voices heard.
ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECAP
The Legislative Session: What Happened & What It Means
Each year, FUELIowa provides members with a comprehensive recap of the Iowa legislative session—what passed, what didn't, what FUELIowa accomplished and what it means for their businesses.
2026 IOWA LEGISLATIVE RECAP
ADVOCACY TEAM + MEDIA RESOURCES
Advocacy, Policy & Industry Expertise
Your Advocacy Team
President, Government Affairs
John Maynes
Lobbyist
Marc Beltrame
Lobbyist
David Peck
FOR THE MEDIA
Need an Iowa fuel or convenience retail perspective?
FUELIowa can connect reporters with industry experts, data and Iowa business perspectives on fuel markets, convenience retail, energy policy, transportation, regulation and other issues affecting our industry.
Interview Requests | Industry Background & Data | Expert Commentary
FuelIowa PAC
WHAT IS THE FUELIOWA PAC?
The number one priority of FUELIowa membership is the association’s successful efforts to help members through the maze of legislative and regulatory issues that confront the industry. The purpose of the PAC is to help members unite together to be heard on industry issues affecting their businesses.
PAC stands for
Political
Action
Committee.
FEDERAL ISSUES
FUELIowa just doesn't monitor the regulatory environment in Iowa, but also in Washington D.C. A member of the Energy Marketers of America, we collaborate with EMA & 48 state associations to ensure an effective regulatory environment for our industry.
Our Partnership with Energy Marketers of America
FUELIowa is proud to partner with the Energy Marketers of America (EMA), a national organization representing energy marketers and fuel retailers across the country.
Through this partnership, FUELIowa strengthens its voice on federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting Iowa's fuel industry. EMA provides valuable advocacy, industry expertise, and timely updates on policies affecting fuel distribution, convenience retailing, transportation, and energy markets.
Together, FUELIowa and EMA work to protect the interests of independent fuel marketers and retailers, promote policies that support a competitive marketplace, and ensure our members have a voice in decisions shaping the future of the industry.
