Rising power costs hit island supermarkets, raising concerns over consumer spending

Manuel Reyes Alfonso, executive vice president of the Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution Association (X via WKAQ 580) By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico supermarkets have seen electricity bills surge by as much as 39% between September and October, adding pressure to an industry already grappling with high operating costs and raising concerns that consumers could ultimately bear the burden through higher food prices. The warning came from Manuel Reyes Alfonso, executive vice president of...