On Tuesday, La Fortaleza Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano stated he had no information confirming government meetings with alternate natural gas suppliers. ^[1][7] Some Puerto Rico power generation units continue operating on diesel at the time of the statement. ^[2] Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced on Tuesday she instructed the Department of Labor and Human Resources to assist KFC and Taco Bell franchise workers facing employment uncertainty. ^[3] Jean Peña Payano stated additional costs from diesel operation should not be passed to Puerto Rico electricity consumers. ^[4] The federal court ordered New Fortress Energy to disclose available fuel quantities, accessible facilities, and technical onboarding procedures for alternate suppliers. ^[5] Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated labor support will include guidance on available aid and assistance finding new employment for affected workers. ^[6] Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated the operational situation at the long established local KFC and Taco Bell franchises was unexpected. ^[8]