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Havana, February 10, 2026.- Cuba has been in a serious energy crisis for several weeks, caused by the almost total interruption of oil deliveries from Venezuela, its main supplier. This breakdown occurred in a tense political context, marked by the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last January and the suspension of exports of crude oil to the island.
Highly dependent on imports to cover almost 60% of its energy needs, the Cuban economy is deprived of fuel. The consequences are already visible: disruption of public services, slowing down of transport and the risk of rapid depletion of national reserves, according to the authorities.
According to The Guardians, this shortage directly affects the population, with prolonged power cuts, the closure of gas stations, long fuel queues and cancellations of international flights due to lack of kerosene.
Apart from the halting of Venezuelan deliveries, Havana denounces increased political pressure from the United States, accused of restricting Cuba's access to energy markets. This situation has led some partners, including Mexico, to limit their deliveries to strictly humanitarian aid.
In the face of this crisis, the Cuban Government is exploring alternative solutions and new energy partnerships. However, the absence of a stable source of supply raises concerns about a prolonged crisis, with severe economic and social consequences for the island.
W.E. withFrance 24
