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Cuba

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Cuba

Critical
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Cuba faces critical energy insecurity due to its 85% oil import dependency and the ongoing global supply crunch, exacerbated by disruptions to Venezuelan oil supplies. Gasoline prices are at $0.85/L, and the country possesses only 8 days of fuel reserves, leading to severe economic and social impacts including daily power cuts exceeding 12 hours. The high food risk and 85% increase in fertilizer costs further threaten agricultural output and food security. Without significant external intervention or a rapid resolution to global supply issues, Cuba's humanitarian and energy crisis is expected to worsen in the coming weeks.

$0.85
Gasoline /L
+30.8% vs pre-war
8d
Reserves
1 weeks
+35.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: high
85%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: none

Fuel Prices

USD primary · CUP (CUP$) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

Gasoline
$0.85/L
CUP$20.4/L
+30.8% vs pre-war
Diesel
$0.75/L
CUP$18.0/L
+36.4% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.48/L
CUP$11.5/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.62/L
CUP$14.9/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.65/L · Diesel $0.55/L · Current prices are 30.8% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4CUP$15.1/LCUP$17.1/LCUP$19.1/LCUP$21.4/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
CUP · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
8days
1 weeks
0.3 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
10days
1 weeks
0.3 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
85%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
None
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
45%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+85%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+35.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
High
FAO / WFP assessment
Food Security Alert: Elevated fertilizer costs (+85% since Feb 2026) are reducing crop yields. Food inflation of +35.5% is impacting household purchasing power. Risk of food shortages in coming months if energy costs remain elevated.

News: Cuba

US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation - AP News
US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation  AP News
Google News·1h ago
Shadow tanker that broke Cuba fuel blockade loads Arctic crude in Murmansk - The Barents Observer
Shadow tanker that broke Cuba fuel blockade loads Arctic crude in Murmansk  The Barents Observer
Google News·13h ago
US Sanctions and the Sharp Rise in Infant Mortality in Cuba - cepr.net
US Sanctions and the Sharp Rise in Infant Mortality in Cuba  cepr.net
Google News·13h ago
Just Three Days in Cuba - Orinoco Tribune
Just Three Days in Cuba  Orinoco Tribune
Google News·11h ago
China is poised to reap rewards as energy shock heats up the race for renewables - South China Morning Post
China is poised to reap rewards as energy shock heats up the race for renewables  South China Morning Post
Google News·1d ago
Cubans’ Despair - The Atlantic
Cubans’ Despair  The Atlantic
Google News·4d ago
Black physicians group sounds alarm on Cuba’s fuel crisis, health devastation - Final Call News
Black physicians group sounds alarm on Cuba’s fuel crisis, health devastation  Final Call News
Google News·16h ago
Iberia Suspending Havana Flights As Cuba Energy Crisis Worsens - Aviation Week
Iberia Suspending Havana Flights As Cuba Energy Crisis Worsens  Aviation Week
Google News·5d ago
Pittsburgh’s Cuban sister city leans on local group for aid amid nationwide blackouts and fuel shortages - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh’s Cuban sister city leans on local group for aid amid nationwide blackouts and fuel shortages  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Google News·22h ago
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted - NPR
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted  NPR
Google News·7d ago

Government Response

National emergency

Last updated: April 2026

  • Electricity rationing 12-16 hours/day across all provinces
  • Emergency fuel aid sought from Russia and Mexico
  • Bicycle and public transport priority lanes established
  • Non-essential government vehicles grounded
  • International humanitarian fuel aid requested from UN
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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate

Jet fuel prices have risen ~38% above pre-war levels globally. Expect fuel surcharges on most international routes. No specific disruption data available for this country.

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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →

No inbound tankers detected

May indicate supply disruption

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelCritical
Hormuz Exposurenone
CurrencyCUP (CUP$)
RegionAmericas
Data SourcesIEA · EIA · FAO · WFP
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Data: IEA, EIA, World Bank, FAO, GlobalPetrolPrices.com · Updated daily

Not financial advice. For informational purposes only.

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