Canada Grounds Flights to Cuba Amid Jet Fuel Shortage, Escalating Tensions

Cuba's dependence on imported fuels makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in global prices, which has created tensions with neighboring countries like Venezuela and the United States.

In 2020, a severe shortage of jet fuel hit Cuba, forcing the government to ration fuel supplies and impose strict controls on air travel. The crisis was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which further disrupted global energy markets and led to increased tensions between Cuba and its main trading partners.