April 1, 2026 – Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

The Director General of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC), Eng. Hassan Al-Hayari, confirmed that the Kingdom is not experiencing any shortage of liquefied petroleum gas or petroleum products, despite regional challenges, emphasizing the stability of supplies and the availability of a safe inventory covering local market needs.

Al-Hayari explained, in statements to Public Security Radio, that demand for gas witnessed a notable increase, with quantities rising by approximately 1.7 million cylinders during March compared to the same period in 2025, in addition to an increase of approximately 700,000 cylinders during January 2026 compared to its counterpart in the previous year.

He indicated that Jordan adopts a clear strategy in the energy sector based on enhancing storage capacities and ensuring supply continuity, noting that the available inventory of petroleum products is comfortable, and that the liquefied petroleum gas inventory is sufficient for two months, in accordance with international standards.

Al-Hayari explained that part of the domestic gas needs is produced locally through crude oil refining at the Jordan Petroleum Refinery, while the other part is imported from Saudi Aramco through Yanbu Port on the Red Sea, confirming that supply chains were not affected during the war period, due to not relying on imports through the Strait of Hormuz.

He added that the monthly average for gas imports ranges between 4 and 6 shipments according to demand volume, noting the recent arrival of a tanker to Aqaba Port with a cargo of approximately 12,000 tons.

Regarding storage capacities, Al-Hayari explained that the refinery possesses gas storage capacities totaling 28,000 tons distributed between the Zarqa and Aqaba locations, alongside total capacities for various petroleum products at the same two locations amounting to approximately 312,000 tons, distributed across multiple categories including gasoline (90) and diesel, in addition to gasoline (95) and kerosene.

He also indicated that the storage capacities at the Logistics Company include 135,000 tons of gasoline (90), 160,000 tons of diesel, 40,000 tons of gasoline (95), 24,000 tons of kerosene, in addition to 21,000 tons of domestic gas.

Al-Hayari emphasized that the Kingdom did not record any shortage case during winter, and the government did not have to resort to the strategic inventory, given the regularity of supplies.

Regarding local market supply, he explained that supplies are primarily provided through the refinery alongside marketing companies, with continued importation of crude oil from Saudi Arabia at a rate of one monthly shipment reaching a capacity of one million barrels, noting that two shipments were imported during last March to enhance inventory.

He confirmed that storage capacities in the Kingdom meet international requirements that stipulate the availability of inventory covering no less than 60 days, indicating the availability of sufficient quantities of gasoline, diesel, and gas without the need so far to use the government strategic inventory.

In concluding his statements, Al-Hayari confirmed that the situation is completely stable, calling on citizens not to pay attention to rumors, and emphasizing that supplies are proceeding according to schedules without any interruption.