AMMAN — Energy expert
Amer Al-Shobaki anticipates consecutive
fuel price increases in Jordan during the
winter due to a substantial global rise in oil prices, combined with
fixed fuel taxes. He pointed out that current prices are approaching historical levels,
and there's an expectation of further fuel price hikes in Jordan. He voiced
concerns about the possibility of
raising gasoline prices before winter, which
would compound the financial burden on citizens. Shobaki emphasized that
various goods directly depend on fuel prices, such as transportation, which may
also witness price hikes.
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Furthermore,
he indicated that fuel prices in Jordan are likely to rise considerably
compared to their current levels, with expectations of a significant surge in
global oil prices in the near future. He also stressed that the taxes imposed
on fuel are a major factor contributing to these prices, not solely global oil
prices. He called on the government to review these imposed taxes and explore
alternative solutions, such as reducing expenses. He also suggested that the
government could consider aligning fuel prices with Iraqi oil prices to
alleviate the burden on citizens, Khaberni reported
Regarding
global prices, the
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources previously reported
that petroleum product prices experienced a global increase in the first week
of September compared to their average prices in August.
According
to the ministry's data,
Octane 90 gasoline reached $875.6 per tonne in the
first week of September, up from $865.1 per tonne in August, representing a 1.2
percent increase. Octane 95 gasoline recorded a price of $928.8 per tonne,
compared to $919.1 per tonne in August, marking a 1.1 percent increase.
The
price of diesel also increased from $848.1 to $870.5 per tonne, marking a 2.6
percent increase, while the price of kerosene rose from $902.1 to $928.7 per
tonne, a 2.9 percent increase. However, fuel oil prices decreased from $533 to
$519.9 per tonne, a 2.5 percent decrease. Meanwhile, the price of liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) surged to $557.5 per tonne in September, compared to $462.5
per tonne in August, indicating a substantial 20.5 percent increase.
Additionally,
the average price of Brent crude oil in the first week of September rose to
$91.1 per barrel, up from $86.2 per barrel in August, marking a 5.7 percent
increase.
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