Cuba's fuel chaos: Three-day wait at gas stations
Cuba is experiencing a severe fuel crisis, which is leading to long lines at gas stations. According to local radio, it can take up to three days to refuel. The situation is becoming increasingly dire, and authorities are planning investments in renewable energy.
In crisis-stricken Cuba, the fuel shortage is growing more tense. Independent media report that queues at fuel stations 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 mentions that since Sunday, miles-long lines of people with canisters in hand have appeared all over the island.
As Radio Marti reports, queue lists have become the norm, and security services are increasingly engaged to maintain order at gas stations. The situation is particularly challenging in the Havana metropolitan area, where fuel shortages are most acutely felt.
Government plans to solve the crisis
The pro-government portal Cubadebate reports that Cuban authorities plan to resolve the energy crisis by increasing energy production from renewable sources.
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 mitigate the current crisis's effects and ensure stable future energy supplies. Meanwhile, the island's residents must cope with the daily difficulties associated with the lack of fuel, significantly impacting their daily lives.
