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U.S. Allows 730,000-Barrel Oil Shipment to Cuba

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would not block the 730,000-barrel oil shipment to Cuba aboard the Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly Kolodkin.
The move marks a shift from sanctions that previously halted oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
The White House said oil decisions would be made on a case-by-case basis for humanitarian reasons.
Experts warn relief will be limited; Cuba needs about 100,000 barrels daily, and the oil must be processed.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would not block the 730,000-barrel oil shipment to Cuba aboard the Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly Kolodkin.
The move marks a shift from sanctions that previously halted oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
The White House said oil decisions would be made on a case-by-case basis for humanitarian reasons.
Experts warn relief will be limited; Cuba needs about 100,000 barrels daily, and the oil must be processed.