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The Cuban regime announced that starting Thursday, gasoline sales began through the Ticket application at three service stations in the capital of the country.
According to the Commercial Vice President of the Cimex Corporation, Juan Sera Blázquez, the fuel supply operations through this platform have been enabled at the Pequeño Gigante Service Stations (Boyeros), 17 and L (Plaza de la Revolución), and Almendares (Boyeros), as reported on the Citizen Portal of Havana.
The Western Branch of the Cimex Corporation announced on its Facebook profile that the Almendares Service Center has made 100 slots available for B 83 gasoline and another 100 slots for B 90.
Additionally, 236 shifts of B 90 gasoline will be sold at the Pequeño Gigante Service Center.
According to previous publications, customers who register in the Ticket application will be able to access services from the state, private, or mixed sectors and book an appointment at a single Servicentro, as the system does not allow registering at multiple establishments simultaneously.
The process includes a virtual waiting room where users provide their information and await the assignment of their ticket.
Once assigned, they will be able to see their position in the queue and proceed to the limited purchase of fuel when it is their turn.
The implementation of this system is in response to the severe fuel crisis in the country, which keeps its vehicle fleet operating at a minimum and results in daily blackouts of up to 23 hours in various regions of the island.
On March 8, Havana announced that it would once again enable this subscription-based platform for purchasing fuel, in an effort to regulate access to this resource amid the ongoing supply crisis in Cuba.
The measure, which had been implemented before and then withdrawn until now, was recalled by the regime on March 13, reminding Cubans that the purchase of fuel through that app was "limited."
Frequently asked questions about gasoline sales in Havana through the Ticket app
How does the Ticket app work for purchasing gasoline in Havana?
The Ticket application allows users to register and book an appointment at a single service station to purchase fuel. Once registered, the user enters a virtual waiting room and awaits the assignment of their turn. Only upon receiving their turn can they proceed with the limited purchase of fuel at the selected service station.
Which service stations are authorized to sell gasoline through the Ticket app in Havana?
The service stations authorized to sell gasoline through the Ticket application in Havana are Pequeño Gigante (Boyeros), 17 and L (Plaza de la Revolución), and Almendares (Boyeros). These locations provide a limited number of slots for purchasing gasoline B 83 and B 90.
What does a paid subscription to use the Ticket app in Cuba entail?
To use the Ticket application, users must pay a subscription fee. Subscription plans range from 12 CUP for 14 days, 20 CUP for 28 days, and 50 CUP for 3 months. This cost has been criticized for creating inequalities, as many Cubans cannot afford these additional expenses amid the country's economic crisis.
What is the purchase limit for gasoline through the Ticket app?
The Ticket system imposes a maximum purchase limit of 40 liters of gasoline per user. In addition, each user has only 24 hours to complete their purchase after receiving their turn, or they will lose their opportunity without any guarantees of obtaining another turn soon.
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