Khaberni - The General Manager of the Jordanian Petroleum Refinery, Hassan Al-Hayari, confirmed that the kingdom is not suffering from any shortage in liquefied petroleum gas or petroleum derivatives, despite regional challenges, emphasizing the stability of supplies and the availability of a safe stock that covers the needs of the local market.
Al-Hayari explained in press statements today, Wednesday, that the demand for gas has seen a noticeable increase, with quantities increasing by about 1.7 million cylinders during the month of March, compared to the same period in 2025, in addition to an increase of nearly 700,000 cylinders during January 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year.
He pointed out that Jordan has a clear strategy in the energy sector based on enhancing storage capacities and ensuring continuity of supply, noting that the available stock of oil derivatives is comfortable, and that the stock of liquefied petroleum gas is sufficient for two months, in line with international standards.
Al-Hayari showed that part of the domestic gas needs is produced locally through refining crude oil at the Jordan Petroleum Refinery, while the other part is imported from Aramco Saudi Company through the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, confirming that supply chains were not affected during the war period, due to the lack of reliance on importing through the Strait of Hormuz.
He added that the monthly rate of gas imports ranges between 4 - 6 shipments depending on the demand, pointing out the recent arrival of a vessel at the port of Aqaba with a load of about 12,000 tons.
Regarding storage capacities, he clarified that the refinery owns gas storage capacities of 28,000 tons distributed between the Zarqa and Aqaba sites, in addition to total capacities for various oil derivatives at the same sites amounting to about 312,000 tons, distributed among multiple types including gasoline (90) and diesel, in addition to gasoline (95) and kerosene.
He also referred to the storage capacities at the logistics company which 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 during the winter, and the government did not have to resort to the strategic stock, with the regularity of deliveries.
Regarding the supply to the local market, he explained that the supplies are mainly through the refinery in addition to marketing companies, with continuous crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia at a rate of one shipment per month with a capacity of up to one million barrels, noting that two shipments were imported during the past March to boost the stock.
He confirmed that the storage capacities in the Kingdom meet the global requirements that stipulate having a stock that covers 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 reserve.
He continued, that the situation is completely stable, urging citizens not to pay attention to rumors and stressing that deliveries are going according to schedules without any interruptions.
