Event Brief
Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Cuba’s energy and mines minister said the country has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade.
WHO: energy and mines minister
WHAT: Cuba reported it has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, worsening rolling blackouts in Havana.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM ET
WHERE: Havana, Cuba
WHY: Amid a U.S. blockade that has strangled the island of fuel.
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