Costa Rica · Regulatory
Crude oil in Costa Rica
JurisdictionCosta Rica
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED
Not tradeable by private parties
RECOPE is the SOLE authorised importer of crude and refined fuels. Costa Rica has no operating refinery; RECOPE imports finished products.
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 Costa Rica?
- No. RECOPE is the SOLE authorised importer of crude and refined fuels. Costa Rica has no operating refinery; RECOPE imports finished products.
- What license is typically required?
- RECOPE is the SOLE authorised importer of crude and refined fuels. Costa Rica has no operating refinery; RECOPE imports finished products.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Costa Rica rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Costa Rica is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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