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Cuba says oil and diesel supplies have run dry under U.S. sanctions

CNBC · May 14, 2026, 7:17 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

A Cuban official said the situation is “extremely tense” as blackouts sparked protests in Havana on Wednesday.

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