February 12, 2026 - Cuba Faces a Severe Oil Shortage

Episode 32: “Cuba Faces a Severe Oil Shortage”Release Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the growing oil crisis in Cuba — a shortage so serious that the United Nations is warning of a possible humanitarian collapse. The episode breaks down why Cuba is running out of fuel, how political changes in Venezuela and U.S. trade pressure are affecting the island, and what daily life looks like for families dealing with blackouts and long gas lines.This episode also includes an Energy Shortages 101 section to help kids understand how fuel shortages happen and why they matter.What Kids Will LearnWhy Cuba is experiencing a major oil shortageHow political changes in Venezuela affected Cuba’s fuel supplyHow U.S. trade pressure is blocking new oil shipmentsHow blackouts and gas shortages impact daily lifeThe basics of Energy Shortages 101Episode Summary for Young ListenersCuba is running out of oil, causing long lines at gas stations and frequent blackoutsVenezuela, Cuba’s main supplier, stopped sending oil after political changesThe U.S. is threatening tariffs on countries that try to send oil to CubaAirlines can’t refuel in Cuba, and power outages are becoming commonThe UN warns that Cuba could face a humanitarian crisisEnergy Shortages 101 explains how fuel shortages affect transportation, electricity, and daily lifeKids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained