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Cuba's Fuel Imports Plunge, Power Cuts Surge Amid Crisis

11/20/2025

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Cuba's crude and fuel imports fell more than 35% in first ten months of 2025, compared with 2024.
The decline stems from Mexico and Venezuela supplies, with Mexico down 73% to about 5,000 barrels per day.
Venezuela's shipments fell nearly 15% to 27,400 barrels per day.
The drop has intensified power cuts, with outages up to nine hours.
Cuba attributes shortages to U.S. sanctions, aging infrastructure, and Hurricane Melissa damage.

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Story summary

Cuba's crude and fuel imports fell more than 35% in first ten months of 2025, compared with 2024.
The decline stems from Mexico and Venezuela supplies, with Mexico down 73% to about 5,000 barrels per day.
Venezuela's shipments fell nearly 15% to 27,400 barrels per day.
The drop has intensified power cuts, with outages up to nine hours.
Cuba attributes shortages to U.S. sanctions, aging infrastructure, and Hurricane Melissa damage.