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Cuba Returns to Charcoal and Firewood Cooking Amidst Intensifying US Oil Blockade

ईंधन संकट के बीच क्यूबा में लकड़ी और कोयले पर खाना पकाने को मजबूर लोग

अमेरिकेच्या तेल नाकेबंदीमुळे क्यूबा कोळसा आणि लाकडावर जेवण बनवण्यास भाग पाडले

মার্কিন তেল নিষেধাজ্ঞার জেরে কিউবায় কয়লা ও জ্বালানি কাঠ ব্যবহারে বাধ্য হচ্ছে মানুষ

அமெரிக்காவின் எண்ணெய் முற்றுகையால் கியூபாவில் நிலக்கரி மற்றும் விறகு சமையல்

అమెరికా ఆయిల్ దిగ్బంధనంతో క్యూబాలో కట్టెల పొయ్యిపై వంట

યુએસ તેલ નાકાબંધીને કારણે ક્યુબામાં કોલસો અને લાકડા પર રસોઈ

ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਤੇਲ ਦੀ ਨਾਕਾਬੰਦੀ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਿਊਬਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੋਲੇ ਅਤੇ ਲੱਕੜੀ 'ਤੇ ਰਸੋਈ

By AI News Desk 🕐 15 July 2026, 12:42 PM 🌍 World
Cuba Burns Wood as Fuel Amidst US Oil Sanctions

HAVANA – The daily lives of Cubans are undergoing a drastic, retrogressive shift as the nation grapples with an unprecedented fuel crisis. In a stark testament to the deepening economic hardship, many households are now relying on charcoal and firewood for cooking, a practice reminiscent of past centuries. This significant change is a direct consequence of the Trump administration's sustained and crippling oil blockade, which has severely restricted the island's access to crucial energy imports.

Fuel Scarcity Bites Hard

The scarcity of gasoline and diesel has become a pervasive reality across Cuba. The dwindling supply chains have been exacerbated by the near-total cessation of Russian oil shipments, a vital lifeline for the Cuban economy. Reports indicate that only a single Russian tanker has managed to dock in Cuba in the last six months, a dramatic drop from previous levels. This lack of fuel not only impacts transportation and agriculture but has now fundamentally altered basic domestic activities like cooking.

A Glimpse into the Past

Residents in Havana and other cities are increasingly turning to burning wood and charcoal, substances that were largely phased out decades ago with the advent of more accessible energy sources. The smell of burning wood now wafts through neighborhoods, a poignant symbol of the country's struggle. Families are adapting by gathering fuel where they can, often at great personal cost and effort. This reliance on traditional, less efficient methods highlights the severe limitations imposed by the ongoing sanctions.

Economic and Social Strain

The consequences of this fuel crisis extend far beyond the kitchen. The agricultural sector, already struggling, faces further disruption, impacting food availability. Public transportation is severely limited, making daily commutes a significant challenge. The economic strain is palpable, with rising prices for essential goods and services, further squeezing already struggling households. Al Jazeera's Ed Augustin reports from Havana, capturing the human element of this crisis, where ordinary citizens are forced to innovate and adapt in extraordinary circumstances. The situation underscores the profound impact of international sanctions on the everyday lives of millions.

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