Fuel shortage

The Mozambican government has expressed concern over a new wave of fuel shortages in several parts of the country, following a previous crisis in April and May.

A fuel shortage in the West Bank is causing long lines at gas stations and illicit fuel sales, driven by a cash liquidity crunch and fiscal strains linked to the Palestinian Authority's reliance on the Israeli shekel.

A fuel crisis has caused long gas lines in Iraq's Kurdish region, with drivers in Irbil waiting hours or overnight to purchase gasoline. The shortage is described as war-driven.

Cuba experienced its third nationwide blackout in two weeks due to fuel shortages exacerbated by the U.S. oil embargo. The blackout, caused by a generating unit failure in Holguín, disrupted public transportation, canceled surgeries, and led to partial power restoration in priority areas like hospitals. Fuel shortages have persisted since January, with Cuba producing only 40% of its required fuel.

Cuba experienced a second islandwide blackout in a week due to a failing power grid and fuel shortages linked to a U.S. energy blockade. Authorities cited a line failure between Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus as the cause, with the Prime Minister highlighting the crisis's impact on fuel availability and infrastructure.

Members of Angola's National Assembly rejected an urgent debate on rising international oil prices and alleged fuel shortages. The rejection occurred on Thursday in Luanda.

Ukrainian attacks in annexed Crimea resulted in four deaths. The overnight strikes caused a major gas station chain to halt gasoline voucher distribution due to regional fuel shortages.

The largest gas station chain in annexed Crimea has suspended fuel vouchers due to worsening shortages. Kremlin-backed authorities in the peninsula warned the shortage could last at least another month.

Fuel shortages in the Moscow region have led to gas stations limiting sales to 60 liters of gasoline and 100 liters of diesel per customer. These shortages are attributed to Ukraine's sustained campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure, including refineries, pipelines, and fuel depots.

Cuba, already facing severe fuel shortages, has been further impacted by a Russian tanker altering its course, exacerbating the crisis. A tank truck in Matanzas highlights the ongoing fuel scarcity.

Jihadist groups in Mali have enforced a blockade that has resulted in dozens of vehicles being burned, causing severe shortages of fuel and food supplies ahead of the Eid holiday celebration next week.

Petroperu requires a loan of over $2 billion to prevent a fuel shortage, with the company operating a refinery in Piura, Peru.