HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 1 (ACN) Long lines at service stations in Havana on Thursday was one of the most visible signs that preceded the implementation, starting today, of the announced nationwide increase in the retail prices of fuels and their commercialization in foreign currency.
Together with the update of electricity tariffs for consumers of more than 500 kWh in the month, this decision is part of the Government’s projections to correct distortions and to re-launch the economy.
Although according to opinions in social networks and in multiple scenarios, the scope of such and other measures will have to be further discussed or argued, many Cubans consider them necessary in order to overcome the complex situation faced by the country.
As assured to the press by Mildrey Granadino, first deputy minister of economy and planning,
