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Cuba Faces Fuel Crisis Amid U.S. Blockade Threats

3/20/2026

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  • Cuba's fuel crisis deepens as the Sea Horse and Anatoly Kolodkin approach the island.
  • The Sea Horse carries 190,000 barrels of diesel, and Anatoly Kolodkin holds 700,000 barrels of crude.
  • U.S. Coast Guard vessels are positioned to intercept the shipments, signaling a blockade.
  • Analysts warn blocking the tankers could escalate tensions, while allowing them could undermine U.S. sanctions.
  • The outcome remains uncertain as protests in Cuba underscore the urgency.