Can private companies import crude oil into Liberia?

No commercial production; offshore exploration historically limited.

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

Imported via LPRC (Liberia Petroleum Refining Company).

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Liberia regulations?

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

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Liberia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Liberia-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 routeNo commercial production; offshore exploration historically limited.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeImported via LPRC (Liberia Petroleum Refining Company).
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Liberia?: No commercial production; offshore exploration historically limited.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Liberia?: Imported via LPRC (Liberia Petroleum Refining Company).
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Liberia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Liberia 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 Liberia? Run a free check first.