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Cuba-Related Tanker Loads Gas Cargo in Venezuela

Cuba-Related Tanker Loads Gas Cargo in Venezuela

Feb 5, 20261 min readMarineLink News

A tanker carrying Venezuelan fuel to Cuba has finished loading a cargo of 150,000 barrels of gasoline, according to a shipping schedule seen by Reuters. S. supervision.

The vessel's ultimate destination remains unclear, as it was last spotted in Venezuelan waters on Monday. S. approval due to the ongoing military presence in the Caribbean.

Cuba's energy situation has been strained, with lines to buy gasoline and diesel at stations growing. President Miguel Diaz Canel spoke from Havana about the country's energy challenges. The tanker's completion of loading marks a significant milestone in Venezuela's efforts to supply its neighbor.

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S. has strict oversight over any cargo leaving Venezuelan waters. The development may signal a shift in Venezuela's strategy for supplying Cuba.

As tensions between the two countries remain high, it remains to be seen whether this move will alleviate Cuba's energy woes or create new challenges. The tanker's fate and ultimate destination are currently unknown. S.

approval due to ongoing military presence in the Caribbean. The implications of this development for Venezuela's relations with its neighbors remain unclear.

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EazyInWay Expert Take

This development may indicate that Venezuela is taking steps to diversify its energy exports and alleviate Cuba's energy challenges, but it remains to be seen whether these efforts will yield positive results under U.S. supervision.

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