AMMAN —Citizens in Jordan are facing unexpected increases in
their monthly
water bills, despite previous government assurances that the
price hikes would begin next year.
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Complaints have poured into The
National Society of Consumer Protection from across the country, with many expressing frustration,
especially when their water supply is limited to just four to five hours per
week in some areas, Jo24 News reported.
Criticism of the new tariffs
Mohammad Obeidat, president of the
Society of Consumer Protection, strongly opposes the recent measures by water companies, which rely
on estimation rather than meter readings to determine bills. He highlights
concerns about how these increases affect lower-income families, where the
allocated water barely suffices for two or three people. The annual increase of
4.6 percent will continue until December 2028, despite stagnant wages and
salaries for several years.
Obeidat urges the government to reconsider these price
hikes, taking into account the economic hardships faced by citizens.
Additionally, he calls for addressing network deterioration and theft, without
placing the financial burden on struggling citizens. Maintaining or replacing
deteriorating networks should be prioritized, given Jordan's limited water
resources.
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