The Cuban regime announced on Friday its plan to offload and distribute 2,000 tons of diesel each day in an effort to lessen the frequent power outages plaguing the nation. According to a statement shared on Facebook by the state-run company Unión Cuba Petróleo (CUPET), the director of the organization, Edrey Rocha González, revealed that fuel distribution to ports in Mariel, Havana, and Moa would start this evening, although adverse weather conditions have delayed the docking of ships in those locations.
Currently, several ships are waiting in the Bay of Matanzas for the weather to improve to proceed with distribution, Rocha noted. The government, facing mounting public discontent over the ongoing energy crisis, stated that delivering 2,000 tons of diesel daily is expected to aid in operating most of the distributed generation groups.
Escalating Energy Crisis and Public Unrest
The report also highlights that the shortage of liquefied gas has increased demand by more than 250 MW. Consequently, liquefied gas will be distributed nationwide today to assist more families and reduce energy consumption for cooking, the publication emphasizes. Public dissatisfaction has intensified due to prolonged blackouts, with some areas experiencing outages lasting over 20 hours a day.
In response, the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel announced on Thursday that the Prime Minister and officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines would appear on television to discuss the "energy emergency situation." According to the leader, the crisis stems from the "economic warfare and financial persecution" by the United States, which has complicated fuel imports—a frequently used excuse by the regime to disguise its inefficiency in managing the country.
Calls for Accountability Amid Widespread Frustration
However, these statements have sparked even more outrage among the population, who are not only dealing with power outages but also facing issues with food supply, transportation, and healthcare. Many citizens are demanding concrete solutions rather than just more explanations about the crisis. "Resign," was the public's demand on Thursday in response to Díaz-Canel's messages.