Can private companies import crude oil into Jamaica?

Petrojam operates the Kingston refinery; crude procurement is via Petrojam tendering. The historical PDVSA stake is subject to US OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions exposure; operator must verify current ownership and sanctions status before any crude transaction touching Petrojam.

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

Licensed importers; Petrojam plus private marketers.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Jamaica regulations?

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

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Jamaica — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade2

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 routePetrojam operates the Kingston refinery; crude procurement is via Petrojam tendering. The historical PDVSA stake is subject to US OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions exposure; operator must verify current ownership and sanctions status before any crude transaction touching Petrojam.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicensed importers; Petrojam plus private marketers.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicensed distribution.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Jamaica?: Petrojam operates the Kingston refinery; crude procurement is via Petrojam tendering. The historical PDVSA stake is subject to US OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions exposure; operator must verify current ownership and sanctions status before any crude transaction touching Petrojam.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Jamaica?: Licensed importers; Petrojam plus private marketers.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Jamaica regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Jamaica 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 Jamaica? Run a free check first.