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Al-Shobiki Warns of Costly Winter for Jordanians
Economic researcher Amer Al-Shobaki warned that the rise in gasoline and diesel prices will make winter 2026 more costly for Jordanians. The increase leads to higher expenses for heating, transportation, food, and production. He explained that every 20 liters of gasoline or diesel cause an additional cost of about one Jordanian dinar, resulting in extra financial burdens on families, especially those with limited purchasing power. He called for the implementation of government austerity measures to strengthen the budget, along with the need to monitor the market and prevent arbitrary price hikes. The government has also borne approximately 255 million dinars in subsidies and price differences since the start of the crisis. Additionally, he indicated that the public debt interest payments will reach $3.19 billion in 2026, and the rising cost of financing is pressuring the budget. He urged for emergency financial planning to anticipate the crisis's implications through the end of 2027, focusing on protecting essential sectors and providing targeted support to the most needy families.
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