An islandwide blackout strikes Cuba for the second time this week as its grid crumbles
Summary
Cuba experienced a second islandwide power blackout in one week due to problems with its failing power grid and fuel shortages. The shortages are linked to a U.S. energy blockade that limits Cuba’s access to oil and energy supplies.Key Facts
- Cuba had a full islandwide blackout on Friday, following another one earlier that same week on Monday.
- Such back-to-back total blackouts are unusual for Cuba.
- The country’s power grid is breaking down, causing more frequent blackouts.
- Cuba faces fuel shortages partly because of a U.S. energy blockade imposed under President Donald Trump.
- President Trump threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba starting in January 2026.
- Cuba produces only about 40% of the fuel it needs and relies on imports for the rest.
- A large shipment of oil from Russia delivered in March ran out by the end of April.
- The Cuban government has been rationing electricity, with power outages lasting more than 24 hours in some cases.
- The shortages have affected public services like transport and healthcare, including the cancellation of many surgeries.
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