Regulatory
Romania — oil import rules
These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Romania-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 tradeRomgaz, OMV Petrom dominant. Black Sea Neptun Deep (OMV/Romgaz) at FID — major regional gas project.
- Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradePetrobrazi (OMV Petrom), Petromidia (Rompetrol/KMG).
- LPGALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
- LNGALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeNo LNG terminal; pipeline + Black Sea offshore.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import crude oil into Romania?
- Romgaz, OMV Petrom dominant. Black Sea Neptun Deep (OMV/Romgaz) at FID — major regional gas project.
- Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Romania?
- Petrobrazi (OMV Petrom), Petromidia (Rompetrol/KMG).
- Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Romania regulations?
- Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Romania are gated against these rules automatically.