Cuba is facing a significant energy crisis, prompting the government to introduce emergency measures to manage the situation. These initiatives include a reduced four-day workweek for employees of state-owned companies as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga. In addition to the workweek change, the government is also enforcing fuel rationing and limitations on public transportation in an effort to prioritize essential services and economic activities.

Pérez-Oliva Fraga explained that fuel resources must be allocated to protect vital institutions catering to the population's needs. The deputy prime minister's statement was broadcast on Cuban television, highlighting the serious impact of the energy shortages on daily life in the country. He emphasized that the current measures are essential for ensuring that critical operations can continue, amid the ongoing challenges posed by fuel scarcity.

The root of much of this crisis is attributed to decades of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, which have significantly restricted the country's economic options and access to resources. Since their implementation beginning in 1962, these sanctions have been a source of contention and are now seen as a major factor exacerbating the current energy issues. The U.S. government's efforts, particularly during the Trump administration, to threaten other nations that engage in trade with Cuba further complicated the situation, placing additional pressure on the Cuban economy and its capacity to manage energy supply effectively.