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Monday, October 19, 2026English edition
The Geopolitician

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Jordan · Country watch

Jordan Retenders Oil Storage, Extends Tax Discounts

Jordan retenders oil storage capacity services and extends municipal tax discounts, impacting energy and public-sector sectors.

The picture Stable

Business conditions in Jordan remain stable with regulatory updates in energy and public-sector sectors. The retendering of oil storage services and extended tax discounts provide continuity, while market activity in Amman shows minor fluctuations.

In this briefing Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources · Jordan · Greater Amman Municipality · Amman Stock Exchange

Regulation

  • Energy

Jordan Retenders Oil Storage Capacity Improvement Services

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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has reissued a tender for technical services to enhance the storage capacity of oil and petroleum products in Jordan. This retender invites both local and international companies specializing in technical and consulting services to submit their bids. The aim is to improve the efficiency and capacity of the Kingdom's oil and petroleum product storage facilities. This move follows previous efforts to bolster energy infrastructure, according to Jordan News.

Impact Energy companies can bid for contracts to improve Jordan's oil storage capacity, affecting infrastructure development.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

  • Public sector

Jordan Extends Municipal Tax Discounts Through 2026

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New Abdali 2024 Ramzik1999, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Greater Amman Municipality announced the extension of discounts and exemptions on taxes and fees owed to municipalities and the Greater Amman Municipality. These measures, based on a Cabinet decision from June 14, 2026, will remain in effect until December 31, 2026. This initiative aims to ease financial burdens on residents and businesses, according to Jordan News.

Impact Public-sector entities and residents benefit from extended tax discounts, reducing financial liabilities until 2026.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • Finance

Amman Stock Exchange Trading Volume Hits 10.7 Million Dinars

The Amman Stock Exchange reported a total trading volume of 10.7 million dinars on Sunday, with 3.8 million shares traded across 4,225 contracts. The general index of stock prices declined, indicating a shift in market sentiment, according to Jordan Zad.

Impact Investors in the Amman Stock Exchange face a declining index, impacting portfolio valuations.

Sources: Jordan Zad ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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