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Post-Fiona Fuel Disruptions Spark Fear in Puerto Rico

Por: NBC 6 South Florida World September 24, 2022

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NBCUniversal Media, LLC A growing number of businesses, including grocery stores and gas stations, are temporarily closing across Puerto Rico as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on in the U.S. territory, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods. Hand-written signs warning of closures have been popping up more frequently, eliciting sighs and groans from customers on an island where nearly 60% of 1.47 million... + full article



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