Cuba Runs Out of Fuel Amid U.S. Oil Blockade

Financial outlets link Cuba’s fuel collapse to US sanctions that restrict oil flows and payments, while noting the unusual visit by CIA chief William Burns as a sign of possible quiet talks. Coverage looks at how the energy shock deepens Cuba’s economic slump, with more strain on transport, tourism and basic services. Commentators in this block weigh whether Washington might adjust some restrictions to prevent a full humanitarian breakdown without lifting its broader embargo.

• •US sanctions and the embargo are described as choking Cuba’s access to oil and credit.
• •The fuel shortage is said to worsen Cuba’s already severe economic downturn, hitting tourism and industry.
• •William Burns’s trip is portrayed as a historic visit that could open a channel for limited cooperation on energy or humanitarian relief.
• •Financial reports note that Cuba’s inability to pay for imports and secure shipping insurance has narrowed its fuel suppliers.
• •Some coverage raises the possibility of targeted easing of energy-related restrictions if talks in Havana show progress.