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U.S. Maintains Cuba Policy Amid Fuel Crisis and Sanctions

3/31/2026

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The White House said on March 30, 2026, that U.S. policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver fuel.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said decisions would be case by case.
U.S. President Donald Trump supports sending oil to address Cuba's crisis.
Cuba has not received oil in three months, worsening conditions for its 10 million residents through gasoline rationing and higher cancer mortality risks.

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The White House said on March 30, 2026, that U.S. policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver fuel.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said decisions would be case by case.
U.S. President Donald Trump supports sending oil to address Cuba's crisis.
Cuba has not received oil in three months, worsening conditions for its 10 million residents through gasoline rationing and higher cancer mortality risks.