Cuba Slashes School Hours to Half-day Amid Fuel Crisis

CUBA – Cuba is cutting school hours as a worsening fuel crisis strains the island’s education system.

According to school officials in Havana, some students are now attending classes on reduced or half-day schedules as the government moves to conserve fuel.

The education cuts are part of a broader nationwide rationing plan impacting transportation, electricity and other essential services.

U.S. officials have recently warned they could impose higher tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, adding pressure to the island’s already limited fuel reserves.

Cuban authorities say primary school students are being prioritized for in-person learning, while older students face more flexible arrangements.