Can private companies import crude oil into Poland?

Orlen Group (post-Lotos merger) dominant — Płock, Gdańsk refineries. Druzhba pipeline with Russia exemption ended 2023; Naftoport Gdańsk handles seaborne supply.

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

Major regional product exporter (gasoil, gasoline).

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Poland regulations?

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

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Poland — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade4

Restricted0

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 oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeOrlen Group (post-Lotos merger) dominant — Płock, Gdańsk refineries. Druzhba pipeline with Russia exemption ended 2023; Naftoport Gdańsk handles seaborne supply.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeMajor regional product exporter (gasoil, gasoline).
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeŚwinoujście LNG (PGNiG) operational; Gdańsk FSRU at FID.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Poland?: Orlen Group (post-Lotos merger) dominant — Płock, Gdańsk refineries. Druzhba pipeline with Russia exemption ended 2023; Naftoport Gdańsk handles seaborne supply.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Poland?: Major regional product exporter (gasoil, gasoline).
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Poland regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Poland 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 Poland? Run a free check first.