Can private companies import crude oil into Israel?

No domestic crude production of scale. Imports historically blended; Ashkelon-Eilat (EAPC) cross-Israel pipeline.

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

Bazan (Haifa) and Paz Ashdod refineries.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Israel regulations?

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

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Israel — oil import rules

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

Restricted1

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 oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeNo domestic crude production of scale. Imports historically blended; Ashkelon-Eilat (EAPC) cross-Israel pipeline.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeBazan (Haifa) and Paz Ashdod refineries.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeTamar and Leviathan offshore gas; exports via EMG pipeline to Egypt (Damietta/Idku LNG re-export). Strategic regional gas hub.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Israel?: No domestic crude production of scale. Imports historically blended; Ashkelon-Eilat (EAPC) cross-Israel pipeline.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Israel?: Bazan (Haifa) and Paz Ashdod refineries.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Israel regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Israel 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 Israel? Run a free check first.