Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Crisis Amid U.S. Pressures and Rationing Plans

Cuba is grappling with a critical fuel shortage due to intensified U.S. sanctions, leading President Miguel Díaz-Canel to announce a survival plan reminiscent of the 1990s economic crisis. The country has not received oil shipments since December, particularly impacting essential services like transportation, healthcare, and food production. In response, the government will implement fuel rationing prioritizing essential services and has encouraged private companies to import their own fuel. The tourism sector, already struggling, faces further challenges as international airlines, including Air Canada, suspend services due to fuel shortages, while local transportation services are also being limited.

Key Details: • Fuel rationing will prioritize essential services, including healthcare and electricity generation. • Public sector work hours will be adjusted to conserve energy, operating Monday to Thursday. • Air Canada has suspended flights to Cuba due to fuel shortages, impacting tourism. • Private companies are encouraged to import their own fuel to alleviate shortages.