Cuba adapts to US oil blockade with Chinese tricycles

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First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 12:32 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Cuban residents are reportedly using Chinese tricycles to navigate fuel shortages linked to a US oil blockade. The report illustrates the effects of geopolitical pressure on everyday transport and energy access.

SO WHAT?

The blockade is contributing to wider fuel and mobility constraints in Cuba.

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How Cubans are navigating the US oil blockade with rechargeable fans and solar-powered Chinese tricycles

Sep 5, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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How Cubans navigate the US oil blockade with Chinese tricycles

Sep 5, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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How Cubans navigate the US oil blockade with Chinese tricycles

Sep 5, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC