Can private companies import crude oil into Jordan?

No commercial production. Iraqi crude trucked historically; Aqaba seaborne imports.

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

JPRC Zarqa refinery — fourth expansion under construction.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Jordan regulations?

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

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Jordan — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Jordan-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 commercial production. Iraqi crude trucked historically; Aqaba seaborne imports.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeJPRC Zarqa refinery — fourth expansion under construction.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeAqaba LNG terminal (Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem) FSRU.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Jordan?: No commercial production. Iraqi crude trucked historically; Aqaba seaborne imports.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Jordan?: JPRC Zarqa refinery — fourth expansion under construction.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Jordan regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Jordan 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 Jordan? Run a free check first.