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1211. Can foreign governments or companies donate or provide subsidized fuel to Syria without facing exposure to U.S. sanctions?

Answer

Yes.  Syria General License (GL) 24 authorizes transactions in support of the sale, supply, storage, or donation of energy, including petroleum, petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity, to or within Syria.  This may include, for example, the donation of gasoline to Syrian refineries, and power plants.

However, authorizations for this activity under the general license do not relieve persons from compliance with any other laws or requirements of other federal agencies or international organizations.  For example, the export or reexport of petroleum, petroleum products, natural gas, and other commodities to Syria may require additional authorization from the Department of Commerce if such items are U.S.-origin or otherwise subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 

Date Released
January 6, 2025