Liquefied gas contracts for Cubans who are outside the country change

Cubans who are outside the country and maintain a contract of gas Liquefied on the island they must pay attention to the changes announced these days on the subject.

The company Cuba Petroleum (CUPET) reported on modifications to existing standards to provide liquefied gas service, which are directed to those who are temporarily abroad and also to people who comply with prison sentences, among other cases .

These changes, According to CUPETthey are related to government policies for the “efficient use of energy and in particular with fuels and means used to cook food at the present time.”

The announcement occurs at a time when Cuba is going through a deep energy crisis, which translates into long and constant blackouts and also in severe difficulties with the supply of liquefied gas, which greatly hinders the daily life of families on the island.

Download ship with “Balita Gas” in Santiago de Cuba to supply the eastern provinces

Changes for Cubans abroad

One of the main modifications in existing standards so far implies Cubans abroad, a figure that has multiplied in recent years in the middle of an unstoppable migratory wave spur by the economic crisis.

As summarized The publication Economic agendaif the holder of the liquefied gas contract is outside the country, the service will remain for two years for relatives residing in their home.

After that time, one of those relatives must assume the contract “after presentation of the official document of the Immigration and Foreigners Directorate that declares the holder as a resident abroad.”

The rule provides that in case of disagreement among family members, the ownership of the contract will be assigned by “hierarchical order”, with priority for the spouse, the parents and children of the previous holder, currently abroad.

In the event that the latter either permanent resident outside Cuba, the head of the nucleus would have a provisional contract, which is extendable for a third year. And if this period expired, the holder requests to maintain his rights from abroad, then the contract will be in CUPET deposit. Otherwise, the new headline will be definitively.

Sanctioned with jail

The changes also affect people who meet jail sentences, particularly if they live alone. In those cases, “the contract will pass with liabilities with the right to activate when changing its judicial measure,” explains the official publication.

In order for the service to be maintained, a relative or another person in the care of the inmate’s house will receive a provisional contract until “the conditions that gave rise to this decision” change. “

In any case, CUPET clarifies that “the exception must be registered on the control card at the point of sale.”

Moving, assignments and sales

In accordance with the announced, the new standards include changes in cases of moving, assignments of ownership and sales of the houses.

In this way, contracts may be transferred to any municipality in the country “exists or not this modality” and maintaining the delivery twice a year “to have it applied in the municipality.”

In addition, holders with two 10kg cylinders may give in rights to family members up to fourth degree of consanguinity or second of affinity, which will lead to the execution of a new contract in the name of the beneficiary.

Finally, summarize an economic agenda, “if the holder sells his home without transferring the contract, CUPET will grant a two -year provisional to the buyer” and “if the holder does not claim his rights, the contract will be final for the new owner.”

In these cases, the state company “will proceed to the cylinder and at the end of the contract if the requirements are not met.”