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Cuba's Fuel Crisis Deepens Amid U.S. Blockade Threats

2/21/2026

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Cuba faces a severe fuel shortage due to a U.S. blockade, risking a humanitarian crisis.
Shipping data show Cuban tankers have not left the island for months as oil allies ceased shipments.
The United States military has intercepted vessels attempting to deliver fuel to Cuba.
The United States president Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba, deterring Mexico from helping.

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Cuba faces a severe fuel shortage due to a U.S. blockade, risking a humanitarian crisis.
Shipping data show Cuban tankers have not left the island for months as oil allies ceased shipments.
The United States military has intercepted vessels attempting to deliver fuel to Cuba.
The United States president Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba, deterring Mexico from helping.