The CNMI should be less dependent on fossil fuel, he added.
While the Legislature is ready to act on House Bill 17-114, which will allow CUC to deal freely with renewable energy vendors, the administration should also start working now with companies that meet the requirements once the bill becomes law, he said.
Ayuyu, Ind.-Rota, said the government has no control over the price of fuel.
“Even the president of the U.S. is having a hard time with the price of the fuel. These increases make it harder for us because the prices here are already high,” he said.
Senate sergeant-at-arms John Santos said he hopes that the continuous increase in gasoline prices would not immediately affect utility rates and commodity prices.
“Those are the ones that really hurt us all,” he added.
Santos who drives back and forth between As Matuis and Capital Hill everyday said it is going to be very bad for government employees who are not being paid on time.
