UK Government Updates Cuba Travel Advice: "Take precautions by conserving fuel, water, food and mobile phone charge, and be prepared for significant disruption."
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Warnings And Insurance
Still current at: 31 January 2026
Updated: 30 January 2026
Latest update: Update to information on power outages and fuel shortages ('Warnings and insurance page').
Power outages and fuel shortages
Cuba is experiencing serious issues with its national power grid and fuel supply. Prolonged power outages – over 24 hours in some instances – are a daily occurrence across the country, affecting water supply, lighting, refrigeration and communications. There is also a shortage of fuel affecting transportation and resulting in long queues at petrol stations. The fuel shortage also impacts resorts and businesses which often rely on oil/diesel-powered generators. Take precautions by conserving fuel, water, food and mobile phone charge, and be prepared for significant disruption.
