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The Geopolitician

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Jordan · Country watch

Flood Damage Repairs and Fuel Price Hike

Jordan addresses flood damage and anticipates fuel price hikes, affecting logistics and energy sectors.

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Business conditions in Jordan are deteriorating due to flood damage impacting logistics and anticipated fuel price hikes affecting energy costs. The week sees increased operational challenges.

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In this briefing Jaafar Hassan · Government of Jordan · Maher Abu Al-Saman · Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Jordan)

Regulation

  • Public sector

Cabinet approves changes to Criminal Procedure Law

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The Jordanian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, has approved the rationale for a draft law amending the Criminal Procedure Law of 2026. This decision, reported by Hala Akhbar, aims to unify procedural references and enhance trial guarantees. The draft will be referred to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau for further processing. These changes are part of broader efforts to improve judicial services and support economic activities.

Impact Legal professionals and public-sector entities in Jordan will need to adapt to forthcoming changes in criminal procedures.

Sources: Hala Akhbar ↗, Roya News ↗

Disruption

  • Logistics
  • Construction

Minister Abu Al-Saman inspects flood-damaged sites

Minister of Public Works and Housing Maher Abu Al-Saman inspected several roads and sites on Wednesday that were damaged by heavy rainfall and flash floods across Jordan. Accompanied by officials, he assessed the extent of the damage and directed immediate actions to ensure public safety and facilitate transportation. The inspections follow heavy rains that caused significant disruptions on Tuesday, according to Jo24. The government is prioritizing the repair of critical infrastructure to restore normalcy.

Impact Logistics operators and construction companies face delays and increased workload as they respond to flood damage repairs.

Sources: Jo24 ↗, Hala Akhbar ↗

Markets

  • Energy

Fuel prices in Jordan set to rise by up to 5.5%

Fuel prices in Jordan are expected to increase, with petrol 90 rising by 5%, diesel by 5.5%, and petrol 95 by 2.5%, Roya News reports. The price hikes are attributed to sharp increases in global oil markets. This development comes amid ongoing economic challenges and could impact transportation costs and inflation in Jordan.

Impact Energy consumers and transportation companies in Jordan will face higher costs due to the anticipated fuel price increases.

Sources: Roya News ↗

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