Can private companies import crude oil into Myanmar (Burma)?

MOGE state monopoly on upstream. EU sanctions (Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP as amended 2022) and US sanctions on MOGE (OFAC SDN designation Oct 2022) make MOGE engagement a HARD STOP for US/EU counterparties.

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

Imports via MOGE and licensed marketers. Same MOGE-related sanctions exposure.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Myanmar (Burma) regulations?

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

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Myanmar (Burma) — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Myanmar (Burma)-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade0

Restricted4

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 routeMOGE state monopoly on upstream. EU sanctions (Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP as amended 2022) and US sanctions on MOGE (OFAC SDN designation Oct 2022) make MOGE engagement a HARD STOP for US/EU counterparties.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeImports via MOGE and licensed marketers. Same MOGE-related sanctions exposure.
LPGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSame constraints.
gasRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeYadana, Yetagun, Shwe gas fields — MOGE participation. MOGE SDN designation creates strict-liability exposure for US-touchpoint deals.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Myanmar (Burma)?: MOGE state monopoly on upstream. EU sanctions (Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP as amended 2022) and US sanctions on MOGE (OFAC SDN designation Oct 2022) make MOGE engagement a HARD STOP for US/EU counterparties.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Myanmar (Burma)?: Imports via MOGE and licensed marketers. Same MOGE-related sanctions exposure.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Myanmar (Burma) regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Myanmar (Burma) are gated against these rules automatically.

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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 Myanmar (Burma)? Run a free check first.