Agriculture Ministry Affirms Olive Oil Surplus
The article discusses the current olive oil production situation in Jordan, where it is expected that the output will reach approximately 30,000 tons, compared to a local demand of 25,000 tons, indicating a surplus. The Director of the Olive Department at the Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the price ranges between 90 and 110 dinars per barrel and is subject to supply and demand. He explained that an incident involving the seizure of imported oil prepared for sale as Jordanian olive oil was an isolated case linked to a specific trader and does not reflect the overall state of the sector. He also mentioned that regulatory authorities are continuously working together to ensure the safety and quality of olive oil and that there is no need for importation given the current surplus.
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