Distribution of liquefied gas in Cuba depends on the arrival of a second ship, warns Cupet

The continuity of the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Cuba still depends on the arrival of a second ship, as confirmed by the Cuba-Petroleum Union itself (Cupet) in statements made to the state newspaper Granma. 

After more than 60 days of a fuel supply crisis, authorities have managed to resume deliveries to domestic and state customers thanks to the recent unloading of a ship that arrived on May 27, but they warn that the long-term supply is not guaranteed.

Lucilo Sánchez Aquino, Director of Commerce and Gas Supply of Cupet, explained that "when the payment was made, the ship unloaded at the port of Santiago de Cuba, thus securing fuel for the eastern region. It then arrived in Havana to supply the western part of the country and then headed back to Santiago, where it continued unloading." The trip also included Nuevitas, in Camagüey, and extended to Ciego de Ávila and the Isle of Youth.

However, despite these logistical efforts, the official stressed that "if the arrival of the second ship as estimated is maintained, all customers will receive the gas cylinder and distribution will not be interrupted."

Authorities assure that the current distribution will only be maintained if a second ship arrives in the coming days.

The situation remains difficult. According to Sánchez, domestic production only covers 20% of consumption, and economic restrictions have impeded both the import of new cylinders and the acquisition of raw materials to manufacture them locally.

Meanwhile, filling plants are operating at maximum capacity and with extended shifts. In Santiago de Cuba, for example, up to 15 cylinders are processed daily; in the West, the goal is to reach 000 units, he reported. Granma.

In this context, the continuity of service depends directly on the arrival of the second ship and the maintenance of logistical resources. Any delay could lead to a new period of shortages.