Cuba is facing a worsening fuel crisis after aviation authorities warned airlines of limited aircraft refuelling capacity, reportedly linked to intensified US sanctions under President Donald Trump.
An aviation notice circulated to airlines highlights severe energy rationing. A commercial pilot said such an official warning is rare, even amid Cuba’s long-standing supply shortages. The measures follow US policies aimed at restricting Cuba’s access to oil supplies from regional partners.
Key developments:
• The Trump administration issued an executive order threatening tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.
• Air Canada has suspended flights to the island.
• Long-haul flights from countries including Russia and Canada face operational challenges.
• President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned of further emergency measures and expressed willingness to hold dialogue with the United States.
• Cuba has reduced bank hours, suspended cultural events, and cut public transport services.
Tourism, previously generating roughly $3 billion annually, faces renewed pressure as power outages and fuel shortages intensify across the country.
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