Lebanon · Regulatory
Crude oil in Lebanon
JurisdictionLebanon
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED
Not tradeable by private parties
Zahrani and Tripoli refineries inactive since 1990s. Refined-only market.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Lebanon?
- No. Zahrani and Tripoli refineries inactive since 1990s. Refined-only market.
- What license is typically required?
- Zahrani and Tripoli refineries inactive since 1990s. Refined-only market.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Lebanon rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Lebanon is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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