Can private companies import crude oil into Uruguay?

ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.

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

ANCAP monopoly on wholesale fuels import. Private participation in retail distribution under URSEA regulation.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Uruguay regulations?

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

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Uruguay — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Uruguay-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 partiesANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeANCAP monopoly on wholesale fuels import. Private participation in retail distribution under URSEA regulation.
LPGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeANCAP imports bulk LPG; private companies (Acodike, Riogas) handle bottling/retail.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Uruguay?: ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Uruguay?: ANCAP monopoly on wholesale fuels import. Private participation in retail distribution under URSEA regulation.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Uruguay regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Uruguay 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 Uruguay? Run a free check first.