Can private companies import crude oil into Haiti?

No refining capacity. Refined imports only.

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

Government tenders for fuel import via state procurement. Severe operational risk: gang control of Port-au-Prince terminals (2024-2026) has disrupted Varreux fuel terminal repeatedly. UN Security Council Resolution 2653 (Oct 2022) and 2700 (Oct 2023) established sanctions on individuals fuelling gang violence.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Haiti regulations?

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

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Haiti — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Haiti-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

Blocked1

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 partiesNo refining capacity. Refined imports only.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeGovernment tenders for fuel import via state procurement. Severe operational risk: gang control of Port-au-Prince terminals (2024-2026) has disrupted Varreux fuel terminal repeatedly. UN Security Council Resolution 2653 (Oct 2022) and 2700 (Oct 2023) established sanctions on individuals fuelling gang violence.
LPGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSame import constraints. LPG supply often interrupted.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Haiti?: No refining capacity. Refined imports only.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Haiti?: Government tenders for fuel import via state procurement. Severe operational risk: gang control of Port-au-Prince terminals (2024-2026) has disrupted Varreux fuel terminal repeatedly. UN Security Council Resolution 2653 (Oct 2022) and 2700 (Oct 2023) established sanctions on individuals fuelling gang violence.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Haiti regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Haiti 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 Haiti? Run a free check first.