Yemen · Regulatory
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet) in Yemen
JurisdictionYemen
ProductRefined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Commercial fuel imports permissible but require UNVIM clearance for Houthi-held ports. Counterparty screening for UN-designated and OFAC-designated Houthi-affiliated entities is mandatory.
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 Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet) into Yemen?
- No. Commercial fuel imports permissible but require UNVIM clearance for Houthi-held ports. Counterparty screening for UN-designated and OFAC-designated Houthi-affiliated entities is mandatory.
- What license is typically required?
- Commercial fuel imports permissible but require UNVIM clearance for Houthi-held ports. Counterparty screening for UN-designated and OFAC-designated Houthi-affiliated entities is mandatory.
- Does OilFlow screen Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet) counterparties against Yemen rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet) deal into Yemen is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
Other products in Yemen