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All Puerto Rico products

Crude oil in Puerto Rico

JurisdictionPuerto Rico
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED

Allowed for private trade

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

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Can private companies import Crude oil into Puerto Rico?
Yes. US territory — federal regulatory framework applies. Crude imports via San Juan / Yabucoa; refining largely ceased post-CORCO/Sun Oil closures.
What license is typically required?
US territory — federal regulatory framework applies. Crude imports via San Juan / Yabucoa; refining largely ceased post-CORCO/Sun Oil closures.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Puerto Rico rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Puerto Rico is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific Crude oil counterparty in Puerto Rico? Run a free check first.