Cuba is facing a severe fuel crisis despite receiving 129,000 barrels of oil daily from Venezuela and others, which should cover its needs. The government blames US sanctions and economic crisis, but reports suggest other factors are contributing. Power blackouts are increasing, and motor fuel is scarce, impacting daily life. Despite imports from Venezuela, Mexico, and the spot market, the crisis persists. Meanwhile, US exports to Cuba, particularly involving private enterprises, have increased, indicating a surprising growth in trade.
Cuba’s fuel shortage is now affecting nearly all facets of daily life. The government says US sanctions have combined with economic crisis to bring the fuel shortfall to a head. But a @Reuters tally suggests other issues are also at play https://t.co/ryNHJt5wwg https://t.co/Uu7f8mYMMv
WATCH: Germán Martín, the owner of a small cafe outside of Havana in Cuba tries to organize his life and business around increasingly frequent blackouts due to the fuel crisis https://t.co/LlxBL3FQin https://t.co/g0txNEO0Hg
In a surprising development given #Cuba’s worsening economy, exports of food & other goods from the U.S. were up last year thanks to an explosion of trade involving private enterprises on the island. (Plus, take a peek at the companies exporting) https://t.co/Yjxr6EZsaL
Cuba's fuel crisis is worsening. Power blackouts are getting longer. Motor fuel, including for airplanes, is scarce. The gov says imports are not enough. But the country is receiving from Venezuela, Mexico and the spot market as usual. Who is to be blamed? https://t.co/uWFx3QoqrC
WATCH: With long lines at gas stations and frequent power outages; the fuel crisis in Cuba is affecting nearly all facets of daily life. The government blames US sanctions with economic crisis. But a @Reuters tally suggests other issues are also at play https://t.co/LlxBL3FQin https://t.co/xlJHHn5Kal
Cuba is receiving 129,000 barrels of oil a day from Venezuela and others - more than enough to cover its stated needs. But still the island is in the midst of a severe fuel crisis…. https://t.co/5jkGh7SG6Q
⚠️ CUBA IMPORT DATA CASTS DOUBT ON OFFICIAL 'FUEL CRISIS' EXPLANATION (Reuters) At a small cafe in the town of Bejucal outside of Havana, owner Germán Martín tries to organize his life and business around increasingly frequent blackouts. It is not easy. Although occasional… https://t.co/CmNKg4BDgj