Lines to purchase fuel in dollars have once again multiplied this Friday in Havana and other provinces of Cuba, despite the state-owned CUPET recently denying rumors about a supposed suspension of supply.
In several videos shared on social media, long lines of cars can be seen waiting for hours in front of service stations, especially in the capital.
Cubanet showcased recent images of long queues to buy fuel in eastern cities, such as Holguín, where the wait can exceed several hours.
The increase in queues is occurring while distribution problems persist and there is a lack of transparency regarding the actual reserve levels.
CUPET assures that the supply continues normally, but numerous drivers report a shortage of gasoline even at the sales points that operate in foreign currency, where the liter is paid for in US dollars or euros.
The situation is causing discomfort and informal resale of fuel at increasingly higher prices.
The state-run company insists that reports of a total shutdown are false, but the visible increase in lines contradicts the official narrative.
On social media, many users are questioning the credibility of the denial and point out that while the government denies the crisis, the reality in the streets tells a different story.
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