World · 15 February 2026
Cuba’s energy crisis deepens as US oil blockade bites
Cuba is grappling with a severe fuel shortage after the United States tightened its blockade on oil supplies, cutting off shipments from key partners such as Venezuela and prompting cancellations from Mexico. The shortage has forced airlines to stop refuelling on the island and halted tourist flights, squeezing an economy already weakened by years of decline. Officials warn of growing hardship for daily life, with widespread blackouts and transport disruption as Havana seeks alternatives.
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