"The Cuban government on Friday announced a series of emergency measures as the island prepares for severe fuel shortages due to increased pressure from the United States. In a televised address, Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga blamed Washington for the energy crisis. He said the government would "implement a series of decisions, first and foremost to guarantee the vitality of our country and essential services, without giving up on development.""
"Among the measures that will take effect on Monday are restrictions on fuel sales. "With insufficient fuel, we cannot maintain the sales levels we had in previous weeks," said Perez-Oliva Fraga. The deputy prime minister also said that "essential administrative activities" will only operate from Monday to Thursday to conserve energy. Perez-Oliva Fraga said the measures are intended to save fuel to promote 'food and electricity production'"
The government announced emergency measures to conserve fuel and guarantee essential services while preserving development. Restrictions on fuel sales will begin Monday. Essential administrative activities will operate only Monday through Thursday. Remote work will be prioritized and education will reduce school hours while universities adopt hybrid models. Domestic train services will be reduced to operate every eight days per destination. The measures aim to save fuel to support food and electricity production. Cuba faces a six-year severe economic crisis under a U.S. embargo since 1962 and has 9.6 million inhabitants. Havana expressed readiness to engage Washington without pressure or preconditions.
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