Can private companies import crude oil into Mexico?

Pemex dominates production and exports (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends). Private upstream allowed via CNH contracts but recent policy has favored Pemex.

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

CRE fuel-import permit required. 2014 reforms opened market; 2019+ administration has tightened private participation.

Does OilFlow screen listings against Mexico regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Mexico are rejected before they reach a seller.

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Mexico — oil import rules

3 product categories open to private trade, 1 restricted, 0 blocked. These are the same rules the OilFlow matching engine uses when screening listings destined for Mexico.

Product-by-product

Crude oil: Restricted — government/monopoly routePemex dominates production and exports (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends). Private upstream allowed via CNH contracts but recent policy has favored Pemex.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet): Allowed for private tradeCRE fuel-import permit required. 2014 reforms opened market; 2019+ administration has tightened private participation.
LPG: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNG: Allowed for private tradeManzanillo, Altamira import terminals; emerging LNG export (Costa Azul) using US pipeline gas.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Mexico?: Pemex dominates production and exports (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends). Private upstream allowed via CNH contracts but recent policy has favored Pemex.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Mexico?: CRE fuel-import permit required. 2014 reforms opened market; 2019+ administration has tightened private participation.
Does OilFlow screen listings against Mexico regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Mexico are rejected before they reach a seller.

Work this corridor

OilFlow Network screens every listing against these rules before it reaches the matching engine. Founding partners see matched counterparties flagged for regulatory fit automatically.