Jordan launches inspections of fuel stations after consumer complaints

• Jordan’s energy regulator dispatches inspection teams nationwide following complaints about fuel supply delays and concerns over potential price increases.

Jordan’s energy regulator has begun deploying inspection teams across the country to monitor fuel stations and ensure they are supplying petroleum products to the public without disruption, officials said.

Dr. Tahrir Al-Qaq, spokesperson for the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, told Roya News that the head of the commission’s board of commissioners, Eng. Ziad Al-Saaydeh, ordered field inspection teams to conduct regulatory checks at fuel stations nationwide.

Crackdown on violations

Al-Qaq said the directive instructs inspectors to take firm action against any station or fuel distribution center that violates regulations. Stations may face penalties if investigations confirm:

• Refusal to supply fuel: declining requests from citizens for diesel, kerosene, or other petroleum derivatives.
• Insufficient reserves: failing to maintain the mandatory strategic stock required under national regulations.
• The inspections aim to ensure that all fuel distributors comply with supply obligations and maintain adequate reserves for consumers.

Complaints trigger action

The regulator’s move follows complaints from citizens about delays in the delivery of fuel tankers, particularly diesel and kerosene shipments. Concerns intensified amid speculation that fuel prices could rise in the next monthly pricing cycle due to regional developments and global market pressures.

Authorities say the inspection campaign is meant to prevent supply bottlenecks, address consumer complaints, and guarantee that the distribution network continues to operate smoothly.

Government: no fuel shortage

Earlier, Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, sought to reassure the public that global oil price increases would not immediately translate into higher domestic fuel prices.

He said the government would deal with any increases gradually to maintain price stability. Al-Kharabsheh also stressed that Jordan is not experiencing shortages of petroleum products and that supply chains remain fully operational.

According to the minister, the Kingdom currently holds fuel reserves sufficient for 30 to 60 days, ensuring continued supply to the local market.

Warning against panic buying

Officials also urged citizens not to stockpile fuel products such as kerosene or gasoline in containers, warning that such practices pose serious safety risks and are unnecessary given the availability of supplies.

The government says monitoring efforts will continue in the coming days to ensure compliance and maintain steady access to fuel across the country.