via PBS News Hour - The Latest — For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba. A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island. While President Trump has threatened a takeover, Cuban officials say they're still willing to talk. Amna Nawaz discussed the tensions with Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's deputy foreign minister.

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A global finance insider warned the Trump administration against making risky moves to bring down oil prices in response to Iran's threats to the global supply chain.Terry Duffy, chief executive of CM...

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Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The Trump administration's oilblockade of Cuba—an escalation of the 65-year US stranglehold on the socialist island's economy—is killing Cubans amid a severe...

Mexico, Chile and other countries said they were rushing aid to the Caribbean island, but economists said it would do little to alleviate the crisis

The Trump administration's oilblockade of Cuba—an escalation of the 65-year US stranglehold on the socialist island's economy—is killing Cubans amid a severe...

DUBAI/TEL AVIV - Iran's military command said on Wednesday (March 11) the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf. Iran fired...

The United States has exported roughly 30,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba's private sector since early February, Reuters revealed, disclosing for the first time a carve-out that allows private Cuban firms to receive US supplies amid an oil blockade.

The Communist-ruled island was already suffering from food shortages, blackouts and an exodus of people; now it faces the loss of cheap oil from Nicolás Maduro

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US pressure pushes island nation's 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis.

Canadians in Cuba are waiting for flights home as an energy crisis worsens in the nation amid a U.S. oil blockade.

The Trump administration's oilblockade of Cuba—an escalation of the 65-year US stranglehold on the socialist island's economy—is killing Cubans amid a severe...

The Houthis, a Yemeni political and military organization, have imposed a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, risking the flow of millions of barrels of oil. This move comes in response to Saudi Arabian attacks on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, escalating tensions between the two nations. The blockade threatens global oil supplies, as Saudi Arabia has diverted most of its oil exports through the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Analysts warn that maritime traffic through the Hormuz Strait remains disrupted due to ongoing conflicts between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices have surged, with U.S. gasoline reaching $4 per gallon for the first time since June 2023. The situation highlights the broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S., with potential economic impacts worldwide.

According to the Sky News article, the United States under President Donald Trump has implemented measures to intercept and disrupt Venezuelan oil shipments destined for Cuba. At the beginning of 2026, Trump reportedly ordered the capture and removal of Venezuelan leadership elements and took control of the country's oil operations, establishing what the article describes as an 'oil blockade' targeting Cuba. This has severely restricted the flow of subsidized Venezuelan fuel to the island nation, which has long relied on such supplies to mitigate its chronic energy shortages. The piece claims that the resulting fuel scarcity is causing widespread blackouts and economic hardship, effectively bringing Cuba 'to its knees.' It further suggests that Trump has indicated Cuba is 'next' on his list of countries to address, following actions involving Iran and Venezuela. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has pushed back against perceived threats of regime change. The article portrays the situation as part of a broader Trump strategy involving sanctions enforcement and maritime interdictions, including US forces boarding sanctioned tankers. While the original page access was denied due to server restrictions, mirrored and referenced content confirms the core narrative of tightening pressure on Cuba's energy imports through actions against Venezuelan suppliers. This development exacerbates Cuba's longstanding economic difficulties stemming from domestic mismanagement, US sanctions, and reduced external support. The story highlights ongoing protests and daily struggles in Havana amid power outages, framing the US moves as a decisive factor in the island's current crisis.