Cuba warns airlines it will run out of jet fuel

Cuba has issued warnings to airlines that it will run out of jet fuel, with availability limited to nine airports across the island from Tuesday until March 11. This situation arises amid the ongoing U.S. oil blockade, which has severely impacted Cuba's fuel supply. As a result, Air Canada has canceled all flights to Cuba and plans to repatriate 3,000 customers, highlighting the significant effect of the fuel shortage on tourism, a vital source of hard currency for the Cuban economy (Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Guardian). The U.S. oil embargo has effectively cut off Cuba's access to its primary petroleum sources in Venezuela and Mexico, exacerbating the fuel crisis. The Cuban government has implemented emergency measures, including the closure of universities, reduced school hours, and a shortened work week. Public transport services have also been significantly reduced, forcing residents to walk long distances and endure power cuts (Reuters, Deutsche Welle). As the crisis deepens, Cuban authorities are prioritizing essential services while grappling with the consequences of the fuel shortages. The ongoing U.S. blockade has pushed the island's 11 million residents to the brink, creating widespread disruptions in daily life and increasing difficulties in accessing basic needs and services (Euronews, France24). The combination of U.S. political pressure and the resulting fuel shortages has led to a critical energy crisis affecting the nation significantly (France24).