# Puerto Rico restaurants face sharply increased electricity costs

ASORE president details high electricity bills impacting Puerto Rico food businesses

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Political analyst Jay Fonseca interviewed Sonia Navarro, president of the Asociación de Restaurantes de Puerto Rico (ASORE), about electricity cost impacts on restaurants on the program Los Datos Son Los Datos. [^1]

79% of survey respondents stated their economic situation may lead them to reduce the frequency they visit restaurants. [^2] The Asociación de Restaurantes de Puerto Rico (ASORE) released findings from the EAT 2026 consumer dining study conducted by firm Gaither. [^3] 45% of surveyed Puerto Rican adults regularly bring home prepared food when eating lunch outside their home. [^4]

## What this stands on

1. Political analyst Jay Fonseca interviewed Sonia Navarro, president of the Asociación de Restaurantes de Puerto Rico (ASORE), about electricity cost impacts on restaurants on the program Los Datos Son Los Datos. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. 79% of survey respondents stated their economic situation may lead them to reduce the frequency they visit restaurants. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. The Asociación de Restaurantes de Puerto Rico (ASORE) released findings from the EAT 2026 consumer dining study conducted by firm Gaither. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
4. 45% of surveyed Puerto Rican adults regularly bring home prepared food when eating lunch outside their home. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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