Capitalism by Stealth in Cuba: A Double Edged Sword The gradual thawing of relations between the US and Cuba has led to an unexpected development: American fuel is now being sold on the black market to private Cuban businesses.
This phenomenon raises more questions than answers about the nature of economic reforms in Cuba and their impact on the country's relationship with its northern neighbor.
The exception allowing US firms to export fuel to private Cuban businesses stems from Washington's long standing oil embargo against Cuba, which has severely impacted the island's energy sector.