Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Russian Shipment Confirmed
First Russian tanker of the year prepares to offload crude to stabilize the thermoelectric grid.
Fuel Rationing
Cuban government implements strict fuel rationing for private vehicles and public transport.
National Grid Collapse
Cuba suffers a total nationwide blackout lasting several days due to fuel shortages and plant failure.
Matanzas Fire
Lightning strike triggers massive fire at Cuba's main oil storage facility, destroying four tanks.
Cuba is preparing for the arrival of its first Russian oil shipment of the year, providing a critical lifeline to its failing power grid. The delivery comes as the island nation faces its most severe energy shortage in decades, driven by infrastructure decay and dwindling supplies from traditional partners.