Can private companies import crude oil into Bulgaria?

Lukoil Neftohim Burgas (largest Balkan refinery) — Russian-owned, transitioned away from Urals 2024 under EU embargo. Confirm current ownership and feedstock at deal time.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Bulgaria regulations?

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

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Bulgaria — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade3

Restricted0

Blocked0

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 oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLukoil Neftohim Burgas (largest Balkan refinery) — Russian-owned, transitioned away from Urals 2024 under EU embargo. Confirm current ownership and feedstock at deal time.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeNet regional supplier.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Bulgaria?: Lukoil Neftohim Burgas (largest Balkan refinery) — Russian-owned, transitioned away from Urals 2024 under EU embargo. Confirm current ownership and feedstock at deal time.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Bulgaria?: Net regional supplier.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Bulgaria regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Bulgaria are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

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 Bulgaria? Run a free check first.