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- Senator Carmelo Ríos Proposes Suspending Diesel Tax to Lower Costs
In Puerto Rico, Senate Vice President Carmelo Ríos proposed suspending state taxes on diesel fuel to alleviate the cost of this fuel amid rising gasoline prices, exacerbated by the conflict between Iran and the United States.
- Agencies and Promoters Urge Senate to Deepen Probe and Regulate Social Media Giveaways
Several government agencies urged the Puerto Rico Senate on Tuesday to expand its investigation into giveaways (sorteos) run on social media and digital platforms, while companies and promoters who run these giveaways also asked to be regulated, particularly by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO).
- Treasury Department: Eliminating Oil Excise Tax Won’t Guarantee Lower Gas Prices
Puerto Rico’s Department of Hacienda (Treasury) warned on Tuesday that eliminating the petroleum excise tax known as "la crudita" would not guarantee consumers a 36.9-cent-per-gallon price reduction, while the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) said the collected funds are now part of the General Fund’s recurring revenues.
- Public Employees to Have July 3 and 24 Off Without Charge to Vacations
Governor Jenniffer González announced on Thursday that public employees will have July 3 and 24 off, in commemoration of US Independence Day and Puerto Rico’s Constitution Day, respectively, without charge to their vacations or any other license.
- Tax-Free Days for School Supplies Announced
The Department of Hacienda has established tax-free periods for the purchase of school uniforms and supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.