Episode 32: “Cuba Faces a Severe Oil Shortage”

Release Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

In 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 Learn

Why Cuba is experiencing a major oil shortage

How political changes in Venezuela affected Cuba’s fuel supply

How U.S. trade pressure is blocking new oil shipments

How blackouts and gas shortages impact daily life

The basics of Energy Shortages 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

Cuba is running out of oil, causing long lines at gas stations and frequent blackouts

Venezuela, Cuba’s main supplier, stopped sending oil after political changes

The U.S. is threatening tariffs on countries that try to send oil to Cuba

Airlines can’t refuel in Cuba, and power outages are becoming common

The UN warns that Cuba could face a humanitarian crisis

Energy Shortages 101 explains how fuel shortages affect transportation, electricity, and daily life

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained