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 counterparties against Mexico regulations?

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

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Mexico — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Mexico-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 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: Allowed for private tradeCRE fuel-import permit required. 2014 reforms opened market; 2019+ administration has tightened private participation.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: 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 counterparties against Mexico regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Mexico 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 Mexico? Run a free check first.