Can private companies import crude oil into Algeria?

Sonatrach controls upstream. Saharan Blend priced vs Dated Brent.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Algeria?

Sonatrach controls refining and distribution.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Algeria regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Algeria are gated against these rules automatically.

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Algeria — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Algeria-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade0

Restricted3

Blocked0

Product-by-product

Crude oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSonatrach controls upstream. Saharan Blend priced vs Dated Brent.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSonatrach controls refining and distribution.
LNGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSonatrach is a major LNG exporter.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Algeria?: Sonatrach controls upstream. Saharan Blend priced vs Dated Brent.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Algeria?: Sonatrach controls refining and distribution.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Algeria regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Algeria are gated against these rules automatically.

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These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Algeria? Run a free check first.