Cuba Reviews US Humanitarian Aid Proposal Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis

(MENAFN) Cuban authorities said Thursday they are considering whether to accept a $100 million humanitarian assistance proposal from the United States as the country faces a worsening energy emergency linked to fuel shortages caused by the ongoing US oil blockade.

Officials in Havana have expressed caution regarding Washington’s motives while the island struggles with widespread electricity disruptions and shrinking fuel supplies.

“The volumes of fuel consumed for electricity generation are measured in millions of tons across different types. The combined total of crude oil and fuel oil is at absolutely zero. We have absolutely no fuel oil or diesel left. I know I am being repetitive, but the only thing we have is associated gas from our wells, whose production has increased,” said Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy.

According to reports, the current situation has intensified pressure on Cuba’s power grid, leading to recurring blackouts and growing public frustration.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has continued what officials describe as a “maximum pressure” strategy toward Cuba, aimed at increasing political pressure on the government. Reports indicate the policy has contributed to economic hardship and rising social tensions across the country.

While the American aid proposal could provide relief during the crisis, Cuban officials remain divided over whether accepting the assistance would align with the country’s broader political and economic considerations.

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