Feb 28, 2013
AMMAN -- The government on Thursday raised the prices of main oil derivatives for March, but maintained the price of cooking gas cylinders as is, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The government attributed the increase to a recent rise in the international oil prices.
In accordance with the pricing committee's recommendations, one litre of unleaded 90-octane gas was to be sold at JD0.835, up from JD0.800, starting midnight Thursday, while a litre of 95-octane gas will be sold at JD1.030 up from JD0.990.
Prices of both diesel and kerosene will go up to JD0.710 from JD0.685, in accordance with the new pricing list.
The price of cooking gas remained unchanged at JD10 per cylinder, according to Petra.
The government lifted fuel subsidies last November, with the decision leading to a 15 per cent increase in the price of 90-octane gas and a 33 per cent increase in prices of diesel and kerosene.
© Jordan Times 2013
