Puerto Rico's energy regulator has cited LUMA Energy and Genera PR to explain their request to raise the electricity rate by about six cents per kilowatt-hour ^[2]. The Negociado de Energía also asked the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to report projected and actual hydroelectric generation for June, July, and August 2026 and to estimate the cost of replacement energy, citing the summer drought's possible effect ^[4][5]. Separately, the water authority reported that 10 of the island's reservoirs recorded increases in water levels over the most recent 24 hours because of recent rainfall ^[1]. La Fortaleza opposes the rate increase under current conditions. Jean Peña Payano, secretary of public affairs, said the government will not eliminate the petroleum excise tax known as the 'crudita' without a replacement revenue source for the General Fund ^[3], and that the governor's office does not want energy costs to increase and will not side with LUMA ^[6].