It advocates for the business interests of independent energy marketers and of its member associations before Congress, regulatory agencies and other Federal Government entities.

According to the EMA website the association represents a "growing portfolio of affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly liquid fuels and other alternative energy sources that are helping to reduce emissions".

They operate local gasoline stations, deliver heating oil and sell a variety of related products and services often at razor thin margins.

In addition to representing marketers needs in Washington, D.C., PMAA holds a majority interest in PMOCO, LLC.

PMOCO is a for profit LLC whose mission is to own and operate a national retailing brand called the Spirit Petroleum.