Khaberni - Finance Minister Dr. Abdulhakim Al-Shibli said that the results of the first quarter of this year were positive despite the repercussions of the situation in the region, where local revenues increased by about 34 million dinars compared to the first quarter of 2025.
Al-Shibli added in radio statements on Sunday, that current expenditures were executed in accordance with the budget law, with a positive indicator represented by an increase in capital expenditures at the end of March by 31 percent to reach 215 million dinars, compared with 164 million dinars in the same period last year due to the approval and implementation of the budget law at the beginning of the fiscal year.
He confirmed that the public finance situation is sound and there is no defect resulting from the war, noting that the government has taken a set of measures to facilitate citizens, and that all goods such as wheat and petroleum products are available.
Dr. Al-Shibli said that the government has decided to gradually increase fuel prices to absorb the global increase over several months, confirming there is no defect in public finance.
Al-Shibli reiterated that the economic situation in Jordan is cohesive, noting that the results of the fourth quarter of 2025 showed exceptional growth of 3 percent, a level not achieved for a long time, indicating that this growth came as a result of a series of measures taken by the government to facilitate citizens, either through public financial policy or through other governmental bodies.
He stated that important economic indicators recorded a noticeable improvement, where foreign investment increased by 25 percent to about 2024 million dollars, while inflation rates remained below 2 percent.
He added that the implementation of the budget law is proceeding according to the assumptions approved by the House of Representatives, confirming full compliance with them.
He expressed his thanks to those who paid their taxes properly in March, saying "This reflects their pride and belonging to Jordan."
He explained that fuel prices will gradually reflect global prices, noting that gasoline prices were supposed to increase by about 24 piasters, but the government only raised them by 9 piasters to ease the burden on citizens.
He said that the Prime Minister held a meeting with the concerned ministers to discuss the impact of the war on public finance and energy, and a set of measures were taken to control expenses, such as reducing travel and stopping the use of government vehicles, confirming that these measures will lead to a reduction in travel expenses and costs of using government cars.
Al-Shibli affirmed that the government's goal is to stimulate economic growth and provide a comfortable investment environment, noting that government meetings will continue at a minimum to control spending.
He pointed out that prices are beginning to return to normal, indicating that Jordan represents a model of political moderation, and this model has been reflected in balanced economic management.
He mentioned that the gas stoppage during March cost the treasury about 80 million dinars, and the resumption of pumping restored conditions to normal levels, affirming that it is positive not to raise electricity prices on citizens so far, and there are no factors that necessitate raising them at the current time.
He explained that the government began the fifth review with the International Monetary Fund, confirming that the program comes as a Jordanian initiative and aims to maintain the financial course, emphasizing that the government is striving to protect financial stability during the upcoming phase.
