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Fuel Shortage

Fuel shortages in Cuba impact daily life with power outages, halted transportation, and widespread frustration. Import dependency and unmet government promises exacerbate the crisis.

Year-End Struggles: Fuel Lines Stretch Six Blocks in Havana
Year-End Struggles: Fuel Lines Stretch Six Blocks in Havana

Published on 12/14/2024

Fuel Shortage Crisis Intensifies in Cuba: Massive Lines at Gas Stations and Days-Long Waits
Fuel Shortage Crisis Intensifies in Cuba: Massive Lines at Gas Stations and Days-Long Waits

Published on 12/11/2024

Cuba Continues to Experience Power Outages Due to Over 1,500 MW Deficit
Cuba Continues to Experience Power Outages Due to Over 1,500 MW Deficit

Published on 12/10/2024

Otto Ortiz Criticizes ESEN: "Five Years Dreaming of Getting My Car Back"
Otto Ortiz Criticizes ESEN: "Five Years Dreaming of Getting My Car Back"

Published on 12/6/2024

Only 60% of Havana's Gazelle Taxis Are Operational Due to Fuel Shortage
Only 60% of Havana's Gazelle Taxis Are Operational Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 12/5/2024

Cuba Endures Three Nationwide Blackouts in Less Than Two Months
Cuba Endures Three Nationwide Blackouts in Less Than Two Months

Published on 12/5/2024

Ship Arrives in Havana with Jet Fuel for a Month's Supply
Ship Arrives in Havana with Jet Fuel for a Month's Supply

Published on 12/2/2024

New Wave of Severe Blackouts Hits Cuba Again
New Wave of Severe Blackouts Hits Cuba Again

Published on 12/2/2024

Cuban Airports Face Fuel Shortage: Airlines Warn Travelers
Cuban Airports Face Fuel Shortage: Airlines Warn Travelers

Published on 11/30/2024

Power Outages Hit Cuba on Sunday Due to Over 1,400 MW Shortfall
Power Outages Hit Cuba on Sunday Due to Over 1,400 MW Shortfall

Published on 11/17/2024

Horse-Drawn Funeral in Cuba Highlights Inequality: "Officials Have Cars, We Have Grief"
Horse-Drawn Funeral in Cuba Highlights Inequality: "Officials Have Cars, We Have Grief"

Published on 11/15/2024

Cuban Families Struggle to Prepare for Rafael Due to Resource Shortages
Cuban Families Struggle to Prepare for Rafael Due to Resource Shortages

Published on 11/5/2024

Father Faces Ambulance Fuel Demand for Critically Ill Daughter in Cuba
Father Faces Ambulance Fuel Demand for Critically Ill Daughter in Cuba

Published on 11/2/2024

Power Company in Havana Warns of Emergency Blackouts
Power Company in Havana Warns of Emergency Blackouts

Published on 10/24/2024

The Incompetence and Downfall of Cuba's Regime Captured in a Single Image
The Incompetence and Downfall of Cuba's Regime Captured in a Single Image

Published on 10/18/2024

Cuban Government Plans Higher Energy Tariff for Private Sector: "They Are Major Consumers"
Cuban Government Plans Higher Energy Tariff for Private Sector: "They Are Major Consumers"

Published on 10/18/2024

Amid Blackouts, Guantánamo Officials Urge Residents to Bring Rechargeable Lamps for Gas Purchases
Amid Blackouts, Guantánamo Officials Urge Residents to Bring Rechargeable Lamps for Gas Purchases

Published on 10/18/2024

Power Outages on Saturday Exceed 1,300 MW: UNE Predicts Greater Disruptions on Sunday
Power Outages on Saturday Exceed 1,300 MW: UNE Predicts Greater Disruptions on Sunday

Published on 9/29/2024

Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage
Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 9/24/2024

Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba
Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 9/19/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"
Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"

Published on 9/18/2024

Pinar del Río Halts All Public Transportation Due to Fuel Shortage
Pinar del Río Halts All Public Transportation Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 9/14/2024

Gerardo Hernández Draws Criticism for Pushing a Bus in Cuba
Gerardo Hernández Draws Criticism for Pushing a Bus in Cuba

Published on 9/13/2024

Cuban Postal Service Blames Private Enterprises for International Package Delays
Cuban Postal Service Blames Private Enterprises for International Package Delays

Published on 9/12/2024

Cuban Woman Reports Theft in Package Delivered by Correos de Cuba: "They Filled It with a Bag of Screws"
Cuban Woman Reports Theft in Package Delivered by Correos de Cuba: "They Filled It with a Bag of Screws"

Published on 8/29/2024

Government Urges "More Conservation" Amid Power Outages of Up to 16 Hours in Cienfuegos
Government Urges "More Conservation" Amid Power Outages of Up to 16 Hours in Cienfuegos

Published on 8/23/2024

Fuel Shortages at Correos de Cuba Lead to Significant Delivery Delays
Fuel Shortages at Correos de Cuba Lead to Significant Delivery Delays

Published on 8/17/2024

Transportation in Santiago de Cuba Halted by Fuel Crisis: "No Buses Since 4 AM"
Transportation in Santiago de Cuba Halted by Fuel Crisis: "No Buses Since 4 AM"

Published on 8/4/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to 403 MW Deficit: "Not Even July 26th is Spared!"
Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to 403 MW Deficit: "Not Even July 26th is Spared!"

Published on 7/26/2024

Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts
Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts

Published on 7/24/2024

Power Shortages in Cuba: Over 700 MW Lost Due to Fuel Shortage and Unexpected Demand
Power Shortages in Cuba: Over 700 MW Lost Due to Fuel Shortage and Unexpected Demand

Published on 7/24/2024

No Fuel to Combat Mosquitoes, Admits Dr. Durán
No Fuel to Combat Mosquitoes, Admits Dr. Durán

Published on 6/26/2024

Baseball Game Between Artemisa and Pinar del Río Halted Due to "Poor Field Conditions"
Baseball Game Between Artemisa and Pinar del Río Halted Due to "Poor Field Conditions"

Published on 6/19/2024

Success of Charcoal Stove Sales in Ciego de Ávila
Success of Charcoal Stove Sales in Ciego de Ávila

Published on 6/13/2024

State-Employed Drivers Mandated to Transport Passengers in Santiago de Cuba
State-Employed Drivers Mandated to Transport Passengers in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/3/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Due to Over 1,000 MW Deficit
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Due to Over 1,000 MW Deficit

Published on 5/30/2024

Cuban Minister of Commerce Blames Shortages on Import Dependency
Cuban Minister of Commerce Blames Shortages on Import Dependency

Published on 5/23/2024