Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship

Havana’s streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.

Havana, Cuba – Eight days before United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, 26-year-old twins Sandra and Sabrina Gonzalez received a devastating email.

“Due to U.S. regulatory requirements, Airbnb must deactivate certain listings. Unfortunately, this applies to your listing(s) in Cuba … All upcoming reservations will be canceled today,” reads the email dated January 21.