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Cuba announced a series of economic overhauls including allowing private companies to import and distribute fuel into the country to cushion an energy crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

No oil has been imported to the island since January 9, hitting the power sector while also forcing airlines to curtail flights to the island, a blow to the all-important tourism sector.

From Barron's

The channel is crucial for India as roughly 40-50% of its crude oil imports come through the strait.

From BBC

Japan, which depends on the Middle East for 95 percent of its oil imports, lowered the official level of its reserves on Monday, compelling managers to release part of their stockpile.

From Barron's

The UN's International Labour Organisation has suggested there will be a shortage of 8.7 million workers when it comes to reconstruction, and some business leaders have suggested the answer is to import workers from abroad.

From BBC