Havana, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Cuba warns of prolonged jet fuel shortage as US embargo bites

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2026-03-04

Cuban aviation authorities told airlines on Tuesday that a jet fuel shortage would be extended until April 10 as the United States persists with an energy blockade on the country. Several airlines have already stopped flights to the Caribbean island, while others have maintained service by shift routes so they can refuel elsewhere. The de facto energy embargo on Cuba was imposed in January after the US military operation that seized president Nic......

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