Can private companies import crude oil into Iran?

Iranian crude is subject to comprehensive US primary sanctions (CISADA, ITRSHRA, IFCA) and EU extraterritorial measures (Council Decision 2010/413, Regulation 267/2012). NIOC, NITC, IRGC affiliates are OFAC SDNs. HARD STOP.

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

Refined-product imports/exports subject to same sanctions framework. JCPOA-era carve-outs lapsed after US withdrawal (May 2018) and have not been broadly restored. HARD STOP.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Iran regulations?

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

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Iran — oil import rules

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

Restricted0

Blocked4

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 partiesIranian crude is subject to comprehensive US primary sanctions (CISADA, ITRSHRA, IFCA) and EU extraterritorial measures (Council Decision 2010/413, Regulation 267/2012). NIOC, NITC, IRGC affiliates are OFAC SDNs. HARD STOP.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)BLOCKED: Not tradeable by private partiesRefined-product imports/exports subject to same sanctions framework. JCPOA-era carve-outs lapsed after US withdrawal (May 2018) and have not been broadly restored. HARD STOP.
LPGBLOCKED: Not tradeable by private partiesComprehensive sanctions apply. HARD STOP.
gasBLOCKED: Not tradeable by private partiesSouth Pars / Pars LNG export ambitions blocked by sanctions. HARD STOP.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Iran?: Iranian crude is subject to comprehensive US primary sanctions (CISADA, ITRSHRA, IFCA) and EU extraterritorial measures (Council Decision 2010/413, Regulation 267/2012). NIOC, NITC, IRGC affiliates are OFAC SDNs. HARD STOP.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Iran?: Refined-product imports/exports subject to same sanctions framework. JCPOA-era carve-outs lapsed after US withdrawal (May 2018) and have not been broadly restored. HARD STOP.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Iran regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Iran 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 Iran? Run a free check first.