Syria · Regulatory
Crude oil in Syria
Not tradeable by private parties
Comprehensive US, EU, UK, CA sanctions. US Syria Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 542 + Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act 2019 impose secondary sanctions on any person facilitating transactions with the Government of Syria. HARD STOP.
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 Syria?
- No. Comprehensive US, EU, UK, CA sanctions. US Syria Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 542 + Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act 2019 impose secondary sanctions on any person facilitating transactions with the Government of Syria. HARD STOP.
- What license is typically required?
- Comprehensive US, EU, UK, CA sanctions. US Syria Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 542 + Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act 2019 impose secondary sanctions on any person facilitating transactions with the Government of Syria. HARD STOP.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Syria rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Syria is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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