AMMAN – CEO of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPCO) Hassan Hiyari has said that the Kingdom is not experiencing any shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or petroleum derivatives, despite regional challenges.

Speaking to Public Security Directorate Radio Hiyari stressed the stability of supplies and the availability of a secure stock covering local market needs.

The CEO also noted a “marked” increase in gas consumption.

“Demand rose by approximately 1.7 million cylinders in March compared with the same period last year, alongside an additional increase of around 700,000 cylinders in January 2026 year-on-year.”

He said Jordan’s energy strategy focuses on expanding storage capacity and ensuring uninterrupted supply, adding that current reserves of petroleum products are at “comfortable” levels.

“LPG stocks are sufficient to cover national demand for two months, in line with international standards.”

Hiyari added that part of the Kingdom’s domestic gas needs is met through local refining of crude oil, while the remainder is imported from Saudi Aramco via the Red Sea port of Yanbu. “Supply chains have remained unaffected during the recent period of conflict, as imports do not depend on the Strait of Hormuz.”

He also said that monthly gas imports range between four and six shipments, depending on demand. A vessel carrying around 12,000 tonnes of gas recently arrived at the port of Aqaba.

“The refinery’s gas storage capacity stands at 28,000 tonnes, distributed between its Zarqa and Aqaba facilities. In addition, total storage capacity for petroleum derivatives across both sites is estimated at approximately 312,000 tonnes, covering various fuel types including 90-octane petrol, diesel, 95-octane petrol and kerosene.”

He said that further storage capacity is held by the company’s logistics arm, including 135,000 tonnes of 90-octane petrol, 160,000 tonnes of diesel, 40,000 tonnes of 95-octane petrol, 24,000 tonnes of kerosene and 21,000 tonnes of household gas.

Hiyari said that no shortages were recorded during the winter season and that the government did not need to draw on its strategic reserves, owing to steady supply flows.

He added that Jordan’s storage capacity meets international requirements, which call for reserves sufficient to cover at least 60 days of demand.

“Current supplies of petrol, diesel and gas remain adequate, with no need so far to utilise the government’s strategic reserves.”

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