Anticipating the possible government shutdown, this message provides guidance and clarification on the use of the DLA Energy Fuel cards.
From a DLA Energy perspective, we will not change any fuel card controls, limits, or usage criteria. However, individual Services and their respective commands may impose their own restrictions at their discretion. Cardholders must be aware and follow further guidance issued by their chain of command.
Please direct any questions regarding the DLA Energy Fuel Card programs either to your respective CPM or to the respective Fuel Card Program group email-box:

AIR Card® - AIRCard@dla.mil
SEA Card® - SEACard@dla.mil
Fleet Card - dodfleetcard@dla.mil
LOGFUEL Card - DoDLogisticsFuelCard@dla.mil
Swipe SEA Card® - DLAEnergySwipeSeacardProgram@dla.mil

Please be advised of the scheduled AIR Card® maintenance that will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 0500 - 0600 CT.

What is occurring: Database and underlying operating system update
When is it occurring: Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 0500 - 0600 CT.
What is affected: AIR Card® EAS

Estimated Window of Maintenance: 1 Hour

The maintenance is necessary to apply updates to the EAS database and the underlying operating system. The application may be temporarily unavailable at various times during the maintenance window.

Below is a link to the current Authorized Product and Service List:

Authorized Products and Services List

Cardholders shall purchase fuel from the following resources and in the following order:
1) DoD Installations;
2) DLA Energy Into-plane Contract locations;
and only when necessary at non-contract locations.

Please submit questions, concerns or new requirements to aircard@dla.mil.