economy
February 14, 2026
Fire engulfs Cuban oil refinery as crippling oil crisis deepens
One of Cuba’s key oil refineries was engulfed in flames on Friday, worsening an already crippling oil crisis.
TL;DR
- A fire erupted at the Ñico López oil refinery in Havana on Friday.
- The fire began in a warehouse storing oil products and has been contained.
- This incident worsens Cuba's existing crippling oil crisis.
- The crisis is linked to President Trump cutting off oil shipments from Venezuela.
- Consequences include blackouts, suspended flights, and potential trade cessation by other countries.
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