Cuba Faces Third Nationwide Power Grid Collapse Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis
Here's what it means for you.
Supply chain professionals should monitor Cuba's energy crisis as it highlights vulnerabilities in infrastructure and fuel dependency.
What happened
On March 21, 2026, Cuba's national power grid collapsed for the third time in a month, affecting around 11 million residents.
The Context
- Aging infrastructure: Cuba's electricity system relies on Soviet-era thermoelectric plants, with only 40% of its fuel needs produced domestically.
- Fuel shortages: A U.S.-imposed oil blockade has left Cuba without foreign oil imports for three months, exacerbating the crisis.
- Public unrest: Protests erupted in Havana, and tourism plummeted to 20% occupancy as essential services struggled to maintain operations.
The Number
— the number of nationwide grid collapses in March 2026, illustrating the critical state of Cuba's energy infrastructure and its implications for global supply chains.
Takeaway
As Cuba begins to restore power, ongoing negotiations and infrastructure challenges will likely continue to impact its recovery and stability.
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