Fact-check: “Cuba is running out of oil”
Verdict: True (92% confidence)
Multiple primary sources — including Cuba's own Energy Minister, the UN Resident Coordinator for Cuba, ACAPS humanitarian briefings, and Reuters reporting — document that as of May 2026, Cuba has exhausted its stocks of fuel oil and diesel, with domestic production covering only a fraction of national energy needs and imports having collapsed since late 2025. Cuba's Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy stated on May 13, 2026 that Cuba had 'absolutely none' of fuel oil or diesel remaining. The e…
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