ESCWA: Jordan faces added challenges from war
Estimates from the United Nations have shown that Jordan bears the highest additional financial burden among Arab countries, amounting to approximately 0.691% of its gross domestic product. This is a result of the repercussions of the US-Israeli war with Iran, aimed at reducing poverty and maintaining the purchasing power of citizens. The government has taken measures including lowering the prices of flour and wheat, maintaining gas prices, gradually increasing oil prices, and bearing part of the energy and production costs. Additionally, it has increased strategic reserves of essential goods and rationalized public expenditure. The halt in gas supplies has led to the operation of power plants with alternative fuels at an additional cost of nearly 3 million dinars daily, while efforts continue to stabilize electricity and fuel prices and support food security—an attempt to counter the financial burdens caused by the ongoing war and its impact on the economy and citizens.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)