Medellín, Colombia — Cuba announced late Sunday night that it will run out of jet fuel within 24 hours following the United States’ blockade of oil exports from Venezuela.
The shortage is expected to impact international flights as planes landing in Cuba will not be able to refuel.
Air Canada announced Monday that the carrier would cancel flights to the island for the time being, and more flight cancellations are expected.
The country hasn’t received an oil shipment since December, according to the Cuban government, and on January 29, President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs for countries providing fuel to Cuba.
According to DW, Cuba produces only a third of the energy it uses, relying on countries like Venezuela, Mexico and Russia to fill the gap.
The FT reported that last year Cuba “experienced an 18 per cent drop in visitors” from 2024.
Many flights to Havana remain scheduled for now despite the fuel issues, and according to Reuters, Cuban airlines are used to these shortfalls. »