The United States said it will allow certain operations to resell Venezuelan-origin oil destined for Cuba for citizens and companies on the island.

US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.

The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.

The United States said it will allow certain operations to resell Venezuelan-origin oil destined for Cuba for citizens and companies on the island.