AMMAN — The Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JOPCO) said on Wednesday that it is continuing discussions with ministries and relevant public entities to resolve outstanding financial issues, with priority given to recovering dues owed to the company.

 

According to data, cited by Al Mamlaka TV, the Ministry of Finance allocated approximately JD80 million in the 2026 state budget to cover gas subsidies following negotiations with the company.

 

Of that amount, JD30 million was disbursed during the first half of 2026, it said.

 

JOPCO said that negotiations are also ongoing to establish a fair commission rate for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) activities that would provide a 12 per cent annual return on investment, in line with Cabinet decision on April 30, 2018.

 

Meanwhile, the company said its wholly owned subsidiary, the Jordan Petroleum Products Marketing Company (JoPetrol), continued expanding its retail network during the first half of 2026, with several new fuel stations commencing operations.

 

JOPCO also said that it has made progress in its expansion into compressed natural gas (CNG), having secured preliminary approval to build three CNG vehicle fueling stations, expanded its transport fleet with 30 CNG shipping containers, and completed the preliminary designs for the Samra gas station supply project.