Buying gasoline in Cuba is a risky endeavor: Here's how fuel prices are in Havana



Service station in HavanaPhoto © Instagram @fueraderosca_promax

Getting gasoline in Cuba has become an almost impossible mission and, for many, a real high-risk sport.

The content creator @fueraderosca_promax shared a video showcasing the reality that Havana residents face while filling their vehicle tanks amid the deep energy crisis the country is experiencing.

In the images, the young man recounts that he waited over 15 hours in line just to buy 10 liters of gasoline, which he paid for with his classic dollar card. "It was madness, but at least I was able to get some," he remarks, visibly exhausted after the long wait.

According to the explanation, the price of fuel on the black market has skyrocketed to 1,500 to 2,000 Cuban pesos per liter, which is equivalent to about four US dollars at the current informal exchange rate.

The figure multiplies the official price in a context where most state-run service stations remain closed or without supply.

The testimony of the young man reflects a situation that thousands of Cubans across the country are experiencing, where the scarcity of fuel impacts transportation, production, and daily life.

In Havana, the lines at the few available sales points stretch for blocks, and resellers take advantage of drivers' desperation.

The fuel crisis adds to the blackouts, food shortages, and the collapse of public transportation, creating an increasingly unsustainable situation for the Cuban population.

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