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

3/7/2026

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  • Cuba faces a severe fuel shortage caused by a U.S. blockade, disrupting daily life and the economy.
  • Limited fuel sales have produced long lines and skyrocketing black market prices across the country.
  • Many state employees now work remotely, non-essential surgeries are suspended, and universities have closed.
  • The U.S. Treasury's recent allowance for Venezuelan oil sales may not alleviate the crisis, as affordability remains uncertain.