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Cuba's President Unveils Plan to Combat Fuel Shortages

2/6/2026

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Díaz-Canel Addresses Fuel Shortages

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the Cuban president, announced a plan to address fuel shortages amid U.S. efforts to block oil supplies.
He said U.S. tariffs on oil-supplying countries have driven up prices and worsened shortages, including Havana blackouts.
Díaz-Canel outlined plans to boost solar energy production and increase crude oil extraction for self-sufficiency.
He affirmed Cuba's right to receive fuel imports and pledged to take steps to restore them.

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U.S. Increases Humanitarian Aid

The United States will provide $6 million in additional humanitarian aid to Cuba, bringing total relief to $9 million.
The aid is delivered by the Catholic Church and has faced no interference from Cuban authorities.
United States continues efforts to block oil, U.S. President Donald Trump stating Cuba will not receive oil from Venezuela.
Cuban President Diaz-Canel announced temporary measures to address ongoing fuel shortages and blackouts across several provinces.

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Díaz-Canel Addresses Fuel Shortages

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the Cuban president, announced a plan to address fuel shortages amid U.S. efforts to block oil supplies.
He said U.S. tariffs on oil-supplying countries have driven up prices and worsened shortages, including Havana blackouts.
Díaz-Canel outlined plans to boost solar energy production and increase crude oil extraction for self-sufficiency.
He affirmed Cuba's right to receive fuel imports and pledged to take steps to restore them.

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