ESCWA: Jordan bears extra war-related costs
United Nations estimates indicate that Jordan bears the highest additional financial costs among Arab countries, amounting to approximately 0.691% of its gross domestic product, as a result of the repercussions of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The government has taken measures to mitigate the effects of the war by reducing the prices of flour and wheat, maintaining gas prices, implementing gradual increases in oil prices, and operating power plants using alternative fuels at an additional cost approaching 3 million dinars daily. Additionally, the government has strengthened the stock of essential goods and implemented measures to rationalize public spending in order to protect economic and social stability, bearing extra costs exceeding 150 million dinars per month in the energy sector. Estimates suggest that the greatest financial burden falls on Jordan to ensure price stability and maintain food security, aiming to limit the crisis's impact on citizens.
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