Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 30

26-Jul-2010

JORDAN

Jordan Raises Product Prices Slightly For July

The Jordanian government has announced slight increases in most petroleum product prices effective 16 July. Compared to the June price schedule, the July price of unleaded 90 and 95 octane gasoline is increased by 1.9% and 2.3% respectively to JD0.550 ($0.78)/liter and JD0.670 ($0.94)/liter. The new prices for gasoline include a special sales tax of 12% on 90 octane gasoline and 18% on 95...