Cuba is facing a severe jet fuel shortage that is forcing airlines to suspend or reroute flights, following tighter U.S. pressure under President Donald Trump, according to CBS News and Associated Press.
Cuban authorities warned airlines that jet fuel will be unavailable at nine airports, including Havana’s main international hub, from February 11 through March 11. The shortage is linked to U.S. measures aimed at cutting off Cuba’s oil supply, including tariffs on countries that provide fuel to the island.
President Trump's isolation of Cuba dries up nation's jet fuel supplies, forcing airlines to adjust. https://t.co/BySJWhUA4y
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 10, 2026
Mexico and China criticized the policy, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledging continued support for Cuba. Several airlines, including Air Canada, suspended flights, while others adjusted routes to refuel elsewhere.
The aviation disruption deepens Cuba’s broader energy crisis, which has already led to power outages, transport cuts, and the suspension of public events. Tourism, a key source of revenue, is expected to take another hit.
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