Cuba: Massive Fire Erupts At Oil Refinery In Havana Amid Fuel Shortage And US Oil Blockade | VIDEO

A massive fire erupted on Friday at the Nico Lopez oil refinery, one of the largest and most important fuel facilities in Havana. The refinery is a key part of Cuba’s fuel system, and the fire comes at a time when the country is already struggling with major fuel shortages.,,It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, and officials have not confirmed whether it reached the refinery’s oil storage tanks.,The fire comes at a time when Cuba is facing what officials describe as a near-total cut off of foreign oil, partly due to long-running US restrictions and recent political tensions.,Economic Crisis In Cuba,Cuba is already in a deep economic crisis. Power cuts, fuel shortages, and limited supplies of food and medicine have been common for years. The country has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, and recent actions by the US government have made fuel problems worse.,US President Donald Trump has vowed to stop Cuba from receiving oil, especially from Venezuela, one of its main allies. After pushing for the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Trump ordered that no more Venezuelan oil could be shipped to Cuba. He also warned other countries that they could face tariffs if they tried to send fuel to the island.,,As a result, no foreign fuel tankers have arrived in Cuba in weeks, according to maritime tracking experts.,The Cuban government has launched strict emergency measures to save fuel. These include, closing universities, reducing school hours, cutting public transport, shortening the work week, limiting fuel sales, and reducing staffing at hospitals. ,These measures have created major challenges for daily life, especially for the 9.6 million people living on the island, according to AFP report.,,Two Mexican navy ships entered Havana Bay on Thursday, carrying more than 800 tons of humanitarian aid. The assistance includes supplies to help Cuba manage the fuel crisis and other shortages.,The United Nations said on Friday it was “deeply alarmed” by the worsening situation in Cuba, warning that the crisis threatens access to basic needs like food, water, and electricity.,,Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World. Read more