Energy Crisis in Cuba Escalates as Flights, Hotels, and Tourism Come Under Strain

Cuba is facing an acute shortage of fuel that is rapidly affecting transportation, aviation, and the tourism sector. The crisis follows what Cuban officials and international observers describe as a de facto oil blockade imposed by the United States, aimed at increasing economic pressure on the island's government. According to Cuban authorities, Washington has introduced punitive measures against countries willing to sell oil to Havana, including additional tariffs and the threat of secondary sanctions. These steps have sharply reduced Cuba's access to imported fuel and intensified an already fragile energy situation. Russia Confirms Situation on the Island Is Critical The seriousness of the crisis has been acknowledged in Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the situation in Cuba has reached a critical point.