# Cupet

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: Russian Shipment Arrival — The first Russian tanker of the year is sighted nearing Cuban waters to discharge fuel for power plants.
- **2026-02-10**: Havana Fuel Rationing — The Cuban government implemented strict fuel rationing for private vehicles to prioritize public transport and power generation.
- **2025-10-15**: Grid Collapse — A total national power grid failure occurred following a major hurricane, leaving the island in darkness for days.
- **2024-03-01**: Previous Russian Surge — Russia sent approximately 650,000 barrels of crude to Cuba after a long hiatus.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Russia Resumes Oil Shipments to Cuba Amid Deepening National Energy Crisis
2026-03-19 22:18:02 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Cuba is set to receive its first shipment of Russian oil in 2026, providing a critical lifeline to an island nation paralyzed by chronic fuel shortages and frequent grid failures. The arrival underscores Havana's increasing reliance on Moscow as traditional energy partnerships with Venezuela continue to erode.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/cuba-russia-oil-shipment-energy-crisis-2026

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