Bhutan · Regulatory
Crude oil in Bhutan
JurisdictionBhutan
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED
Not tradeable by private parties
No refining. Refined-only market. Land-locked — all fuel via India.
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 Bhutan?
- No. No refining. Refined-only market. Land-locked — all fuel via India.
- What license is typically required?
- No refining. Refined-only market. Land-locked — all fuel via India.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Bhutan rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Bhutan is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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