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Cuban drivers, Cuban government
Cuba
June 9, 2026
Verified: June 9, 2026
"Severe fuel shortages in Cuba since January are forcing many vintage American cars, known as 'almendrones', to remain idle. The government attributes the crisis to U.S. energy blockades, while drivers struggle with long wait times and black market prices. The transportation sector is increasingly seeing a shift toward electric motorcycles and small vehicles."