Regulatory
Bolivia — oil import rules
These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Bolivia-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
Restricted2
Blocked2
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Product-by-product
- Crude oilBLOCKED
- Not tradeable by private partiesYPFB state monopoly on hydrocarbons under the 2005 Hydrocarbons Law. Private upstream participation only via service contracts with YPFB.
- Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED
- Restricted — government/monopoly routeYPFB controls fuel importation and wholesale distribution. Private retail allowed under ANH licence.
- LPGRESTRICTED
- Restricted — government/monopoly routeYPFB controls LPG import and bulk distribution; private distributors operate under ANH licence with regulated price.
- gasBLOCKED
- Not tradeable by private partiesNatural gas export concentrated in YPFB long-term contracts (Brazil, Argentina).
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import crude oil into Bolivia?
- YPFB state monopoly on hydrocarbons under the 2005 Hydrocarbons Law. Private upstream participation only via service contracts with YPFB.
- Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Bolivia?
- YPFB controls fuel importation and wholesale distribution. Private retail allowed under ANH licence.
- Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Bolivia regulations?
- Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Bolivia are gated against these rules automatically.