Cuba has stopped selling jet fuel to international airlines amid a worsening energy crisis, raising costs and operational challenges for carriers.

A Congressional bill could increase tax credits for producers of sustainable aviation fuel. Sen. Jerry Moran, one of the senators behind the legislation, said the incentives would offer a boost to sustainable jet fuel producers as well as the agriculture industry.

MtJ is positioned to help scale SAF faster and at lower cost with standard approval expected by 2026–27 and nearly 2 Mt of capacity already in development. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, January 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.

The aviation industry accounts for a significant share of global carbon emissions. In response, the international community is expanding mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is produced from organic waste or biomass and is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil-based jet fuel.

By Tim Hepher and Huey Mun Leong SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The head of a body representing global airlines said on Monday shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels were pushing up profits for suppliers and putting at risk the industry's flagship emissions goal.

A United States-imposed blockade on oil to Cuba is causing a severe energy crisis on the island that has resulted in rolling blackouts, a strain on hospitals and the grounding of jets. On Monday, Cuban aviation authorities notified international airlines that the country is running out of jet fuel and that refuelling services for airlines will be suspended for a month,