Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Cuba's Power Crisis Deepens Amid Fuel Shortages
Cuba is having trouble getting enough fuel from its allies Mexico and Venezuela, which is causing more and longer power outages in Havana and other parts of the country.
The government says this is because of fuel shortages, old infrastructure, and damage from a hurricane.
People are struggling with the power cuts, which make it hard to do daily activities like studying and working.
Cuba's fuel imports from Mexico and Venezuela have significantly decreased
Power cuts in Havana are worsening, with some areas experiencing up to 9 hours daily
Mexico and Venezuela struggle to increase exports due to production limitations
Cuba's government blames fuel shortages, infrastructure issues, and Hurricane Melissa for power outages
Cuba's electrical union reports nearly a third of daily power generation shut down due to lack of fuel and lubricants
- Who
- Cuba's government and citizens
- What
- Experiencing power cuts due to fuel shortages
- When
- In recent months, with the situation worsening in Havana
- Where
- In Havana and other parts of Cuba
- Why
- Due to reduced fuel imports from Mexico and Venezuela, and infrastructure issues
- Fuel imports reduction
- 35% in the first 10 months of 2024 compared to 2023
- Mexico's oil output reduction
- Almost 9% in January to September 2024 compared to 2023
- Cuba's power generation shut down
- Nearly a third (almost 900 MW) on Wednesday due to lack of fuel and lubricants
- Havana's power cuts
- Sometimes top 9 hours daily
- Cuba's dependence on imported refined products
- For power generation, transportation, and other needs