Cuba's Government Announces Diesel and Fuel Shortage Nationwide as Power Grid Faces Crisis
Cuba's power grid has collapsed into crisis as the nation runs out of diesel and fuel reserves, leaving residents without electricity for over 20 hours daily amid the ongoing US blockade and soaring global oil prices.
On May 14, 2025, Cuba's Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O revealed that the country has completely run out of diesel and fuel reserves, with the national power grid now in critical condition following major blackouts. Multiple power outages have plagued the Havana area recently, leaving numerous locations without electricity for more than 20 hours daily, while the power system relies on domestic crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. Despite attempting to negotiate fuel imports, Cuba faces complications from the ongoing US blockade and volatile global oil prices amid international conflicts, as the American embargo on fuel shipments to Cuba enters its fourth month and impacts public services nationwide.
