SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- The Cuban government on Friday announced a series of emergency measures as the island prepares for severe fuel shortages due to increased pressure from the United States.

In a televised address, Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga blamed Washington for the energy crisis.

He said the government would "implement a series of decisions, first and foremost to guarantee the vitality of our country and essential services, without giving up on development."

What are Cuba's emergency measures to reduce energy consumption? Among the measures that will take effect on Monday are restrictions on fuel sales.

"With insufficient fuel, we cannot maintain the sales levels we had in previous weeks," said Perez-Oliva Fraga....