Can private companies import crude oil into Puerto Rico?

US territory — federal regulatory framework applies. Crude imports via San Juan / Yabucoa; refining largely ceased post-CORCO/Sun Oil closures.

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

Standard US business registration. EPA fuel-spec compliance. Jones Act applies — domestic-flag shipping required for US-mainland↔PR moves.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Puerto Rico regulations?

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

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Puerto Rico — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Puerto Rico-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 tradeUS territory — federal regulatory framework applies. Crude imports via San Juan / Yabucoa; refining largely ceased post-CORCO/Sun Oil closures.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard US business registration. EPA fuel-spec compliance. Jones Act applies — domestic-flag shipping required for US-mainland↔PR moves.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: state_registration.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeEcoEléctrica LNG terminal at Peñuelas active under FERC authorisation.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Puerto Rico?: US territory — federal regulatory framework applies. Crude imports via San Juan / Yabucoa; refining largely ceased post-CORCO/Sun Oil closures.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Puerto Rico?: Standard US business registration. EPA fuel-spec compliance. Jones Act applies — domestic-flag shipping required for US-mainland↔PR moves.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Puerto Rico regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico? Run a free check first.