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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Puerto Rico seeks U.S. waiver as diesel dwindles after storm

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Puerto Rico’s governor on Tuesday requested that the U.S. government waive a federal law to allow for more fuel shipments to the island amid concerns over a dwindling supply of diesel in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned that a shortage of fuel would affect public health, security and government functions in the U.S. territory.

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