Can private companies import crude oil into Ukraine?

Domestic production (Ukrnafta, Ukrgazvydobuvannya). Kremenchuk refinery (sole operating refinery) damaged in 2022 invasion. Active war zone — confirm operability and force-majeure posture at deal time.

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

Heavy reliance on imports via PL, RO, SK, HU; Odesa seaborne limited under wartime conditions. EU integration accelerated post-2022 candidacy.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Ukraine regulations?

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

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Ukraine — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade3

Restricted1

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 tradeDomestic production (Ukrnafta, Ukrgazvydobuvannya). Kremenchuk refinery (sole operating refinery) damaged in 2022 invasion. Active war zone — confirm operability and force-majeure posture at deal time.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeHeavy reliance on imports via PL, RO, SK, HU; Odesa seaborne limited under wartime conditions. EU integration accelerated post-2022 candidacy.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: moe_license.
LNGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeNo LNG terminal; Black Sea access constrained by Russian naval presence. Pipeline gas via reverse-flow from EU.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Ukraine?: Domestic production (Ukrnafta, Ukrgazvydobuvannya). Kremenchuk refinery (sole operating refinery) damaged in 2022 invasion. Active war zone — confirm operability and force-majeure posture at deal time.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Ukraine?: Heavy reliance on imports via PL, RO, SK, HU; Odesa seaborne limited under wartime conditions. EU integration accelerated post-2022 candidacy.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Ukraine regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Ukraine 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 Ukraine? Run a free check first.