Can private companies import crude oil into Seychelles?

No refinery. SEYPEC operates as importer and bunkering supplier. Crude trade not applicable for the domestic market.

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

SEYPEC is the primary importer and distributor. Limited private licensing.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Seychelles regulations?

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

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Seychelles — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Seychelles-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

Restricted2

Blocked1

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 oilBLOCKED: Not tradeable by private partiesNo refinery. SEYPEC operates as importer and bunkering supplier. Crude trade not applicable for the domestic market.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSEYPEC is the primary importer and distributor. Limited private licensing.
LPGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSEYPEC-coordinated supply.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Seychelles?: No refinery. SEYPEC operates as importer and bunkering supplier. Crude trade not applicable for the domestic market.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Seychelles?: SEYPEC is the primary importer and distributor. Limited private licensing.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Seychelles regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Seychelles 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 Seychelles? Run a free check first.