Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
Summary
Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, causing severe blackouts and affecting hospitals, schools, and tourism. The shortage is linked to a U.S.-led blockade that restricts Cuba’s oil supplies, while the U.S. offers $100 million in aid if Cuba makes political reforms.Key Facts
- Cuba’s energy minister, Vicente de la O Levy, announced the country has no diesel or fuel oil left.
- Limited amounts of gas are available from Cuba's own wells, but the energy system is in a critical state.
- The U.S. has imposed a blockade that cuts off oil supplies to Cuba, leading to long blackouts in Havana.
- Hospitals, schools, government offices, and tourism are all deeply affected by the energy crisis.
- Cuba usually gets oil from Venezuela and Mexico, but their supplies have mostly stopped due to U.S. pressure.
- The U.S. offered $100 million in humanitarian aid, but Cuba has not accepted it.
- The U.S. has imposed additional sanctions on Cuban officials accused of human rights abuses.
- Cuba’s government calls the U.S. sanctions illegal and abusive.
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