Exclusive: US ramps up fuel exports to Cuba's private sector - Reuters

The United States is increasing fuel exports to Cuba's private sector, according to Reuters. This represents a shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba's growing private business class, which has expanded significantly in recent years as the island's economy has diversified beyond state control. The move signals a willingness by the Trump administration to engage selectively with Cuba's emerging market economy despite broader tensions between Washington and Havana. Cuba has faced severe fuel shortages in recent years due to sanctions, currency constraints, and reduced support from traditional allies, making access to U.S. fuel supplies potentially significant for private enterprises. The policy change reflects pragmatic economic considerations even as broader U.S.-Cuba relations remain complicated.