Government of Lao PDR Issued the Decree on Petroleum Business No. 559/GOV, Dated 9 September 2025 to defines the principle, regulation and measures of management, monitoring and inspection the petroleum business in Lao PDR to enable business operation is under regulation and corresponding to the law which aims to ensure there is enough petro supplying and affectively and sufficiently adjust petroleum business operator and contribute to national social-economic development.  
Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Requirement to apply for the operating business license - Fuel export company Registration Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce Those who will operate a fuel export business must apply for the operating business license from the Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Decree on Petroleum Business 9999-12-31 ALL
2 Determining domestic fuel sales prices General Ministry of Industry and Commerce Fuel prices are determined by a market mechanism with state regulation and in accordance with state policies. Decree on Petroleum Business 9999-12-31 ALL
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