Despite the state-run company's recent denial of any supply disruptions, lines to buy gasoline in U.S. dollars have dramatically increased this Friday in Havana and other provinces across Cuba.
Social media platforms are flooded with videos showing extensive queues of vehicles, particularly in the capital, where drivers endure hours-long waits at service stations.
Recent footage from Cubanet reveals similar scenes in eastern cities like Holguín, where drivers face prolonged delays in securing fuel.
This surge in lines comes amid ongoing distribution challenges and a lack of transparency regarding the actual fuel reserves.
While CUPET claims that supply is continuing as usual, countless drivers report gasoline shortages even at foreign currency-operated stations, where fuel is paid for in U.S. dollars or euros.
The situation is causing dissatisfaction and fostering an informal market where fuel is resold at escalating prices.
The state company maintains that rumors of a total halt are unfounded, yet the visible rise in queues contradicts the official narrative.
On social media, skepticism about the denial's credibility is widespread, with many pointing out that while the government dismisses the crisis, the reality on the streets tells a different story.
Understanding the Fuel Crisis in Cuba
What is causing the long lines for gasoline in Cuba?
The long lines are attributed to distribution issues and a lack of transparency about actual fuel reserves, despite official claims of normal supply.
How is CUPET responding to the rumors of supply disruptions?
CUPET has denied any supply disruptions, stating that fuel distribution continues as usual, although the visible increase in lines suggests otherwise.
Are there alternative methods to obtain gasoline in Cuba?
Due to shortages, an informal market has developed where gasoline is resold at higher prices, but this is not an official method of obtaining fuel.