Photos: Cuba Runs out of Fuel
Cuba is currently facing severe fuel shortages and prolonged blackouts, significantly impacting daily life for its residents. The situation has led to street protests, with citizens expressing frustration towards both their government and U.S. sanctions. As the energy crisis deepens, many are resorting to alternative methods for cooking and power, highlighting the growing inequality in access to resources.
- ▪Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, leading to widespread blackouts.
- ▪Residents are protesting against the government and U.S. sanctions that have exacerbated the fuel crisis.
- ▪Many families are turning to solar panels or cooking with coal due to the energy shortages.
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PhotographyPhotos: Cuba Runs out of FuelCubans across the island nation—now under intense economic pressure from the Trump administration—are suffering through prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages that affect nearly every aspect of daily life. Some residents have recently started street protests, and have directed their anger both at their own government and the effective fuel blockade enforced by the United States.By Alan TaylorMay 19, 2026, 1:25 PM ET ShareSave Ramon Espinosa / APPeople illuminate themselves with their phones while playing dominoes as a fire, set up by residents protesting against prolonged power outages, burns on a street in Havana, Cuba, on May 14, 2026.
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