The Russian oil improves the allocation of diesel by province, but “only satisfies about 50% of demand”
14ymedio, Madrid, 8 April 2024 — The arrival of the NS Concord on March 29 in Matanzas with 90,000 tons of Russian oil – 697,000 barrels – has given Cuba a break, but it is never enough. “The allocation of diesel for the economy increased to 1,100 tons per province; however, this figure satisfies only 50% of demand. Meanwhile, gasoline production is moving at a good pace,” said the Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, this Sunday.
In a meeting he held with Prime Minister Manuel Marrero and local authorities to review the distribution of products in the libreta (ration book), among other things, the senior official said that during the next few days there will be an electricity deficit, due to the lack of 200 megawatts per day. The liquefied gas, however, is assured for April, May and part of June thanks to the “financial solutions” found, he said without giving further details.
The senior official stated that during the next few days there will be an electricity deficit, due to the lack of 200 megawatts per day. The liquefied gas, however, is assured for April, May and part of June
The Russian fuel, the second shipment sent by Moscow to Havana after March 17, when 650,000 barrels of crude oil valued at about 50 million dollars arrived, will help, if the forecasts are met, to improve the transport of products for the basic basket. The population is very concerned about the chronic lack – together with the decrease in the number of products and their quality – of the food subsidized by the State. President Miguel Día
