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Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil as rolling blackouts hit Havana hard
International
Published on 14 May 2026

Havana’s power outages last 20 to 22 hours daily
Cuba’s energy and mines minister says the country has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, triggering its worst rolling blackouts in decades in Havana. Many areas reportedly face 20 to 22 hours without power daily. The island’s grid relies on domestic and renewable energy, but rising fuel import costs and the U.S. blockade are worsening the crisis.
- Cuba has no diesel and no fuel oil left, officials say
- Havana is enduring its worst rolling blackouts in decades
- Outages reportedly reach 20 to 22 hours daily in many areas
- Import barriers and U.S. blockade are intensifying shortages
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