Sky-high oil prices are about to hit Puerto Rico’s grid. The Iran war has spurred a historic disruption of the global oil market. In Puerto Rico, which relies on imported fossil fuels, consumers will foot the bill.
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Puerto Rico's grid is set to face significant oil price increases due to the global market disruption caused by the Iran war. The island relies heavily on imported fossil fuels, making it vulnerable to external price fluctuations. As a result, consumers in Puerto Rico will bear the economic burden of these rising costs.
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