Cuba fuel crisis sparks long waits and renewable investments
Cuba is experiencing a severe fuel crisis, leading to long lines at gas stations. According to local radio, refuelling can take up to three days. The situation is becoming increasingly dire, and authorities are planning investments in renewable energy.
In crisis-stricken Cuba, the fuel shortage is becoming increasingly tense. Independent media report that fuel station queues are getting longer by the day.
"In the worst cases, customers have to wait three days to reach the distributor," reports Radio Marti. The station says that since Sunday, there have been kilometres-long lines of people with canisters in hand all over the island.
According to Radio Marti, customers in the worst cases have to wait up to three days to get fuel. Queue lists have become the norm, and security services are increasingly needed to maintain order at gas stations. The situation is particularly difficult in the Havana metropolitan area, where fuel shortages are felt most acutely.
Government plans to solve the crisis
The pro-government portal Cubadebate reports that Cuban authorities plan to address the energy crisis by increasing energy production from renewable sources.
The Minister of Energy and Mining, Vicente de la O Levy, announced in parliament that by 2025, the government will invest in the installation of photovoltaic systems and the construction of wind farms.
Cuban authorities hope these investments will help ease the current crisis and ensure stable energy supplies in the future. Meanwhile, the island's residents must cope with daily difficulties due to the fuel shortage, which significantly affects their daily lives.
