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Afghanistan · Regulatory

Crude oil in Afghanistan

JurisdictionAfghanistan
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED

Restricted — government / monopoly route

Minimal domestic refining. De facto Taliban-controlled regulator. OFAC targeted sanctions and asset freezes apply to specified Taliban-affiliated entities and individuals; humanitarian and basic-commerce carve-outs in OFAC General Licences 14-20 (2022) cover limited transactions.

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import Crude oil into Afghanistan?
No. Minimal domestic refining. De facto Taliban-controlled regulator. OFAC targeted sanctions and asset freezes apply to specified Taliban-affiliated entities and individuals; humanitarian and basic-commerce carve-outs in OFAC General Licences 14-20 (2022) cover limited transactions.
What license is typically required?
Minimal domestic refining. De facto Taliban-controlled regulator. OFAC targeted sanctions and asset freezes apply to specified Taliban-affiliated entities and individuals; humanitarian and basic-commerce carve-outs in OFAC General Licences 14-20 (2022) cover limited transactions.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Afghanistan rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Afghanistan is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

Other products in Afghanistan

Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)LPG

Screen this corridor

This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific Crude oil counterparty in Afghanistan? Run a free check first.