Uzbekistan · Regulatory
Crude oil in Uzbekistan
JurisdictionUzbekistan
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Uzbekneftegaz state monopoly historically; partial privatisation under way 2026. Production-sharing arrangements with international partners (e.g. Lukoil, CNPC) via Uzbekneftegaz.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Uzbekistan?
- No. Uzbekneftegaz state monopoly historically; partial privatisation under way 2026. Production-sharing arrangements with international partners (e.g. Lukoil, CNPC) via Uzbekneftegaz.
- What license is typically required?
- Uzbekneftegaz state monopoly historically; partial privatisation under way 2026. Production-sharing arrangements with international partners (e.g. Lukoil, CNPC) via Uzbekneftegaz.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Uzbekistan rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Uzbekistan is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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