AMMAN — Energy expert
Amer Al-Shobaki has urged the
Jordanian government to permit the import of Russian oil to help lower fuel
prices. He also called for the Platts bulletin, which uses Singapore,
Mediterranean, and Gulf prices to price oil derivatives, to be discontinued,
according to Jo24.
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Shobaki further suggested holding companies that import fuel
from abroad accountable for their purchase invoices to help reduce fuel prices.
No sanctionsHe stated that the sanctions imposed by the US do not
include Jordan, but rather European countries, the G7, and Australia. He noted
that many countries, including Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey, import Russian oil,
and there are no sanctions against them.
The sanctions imposed by the US do not include Jordan, but rather European countries, the G7, and Australia.
Shobaki added that Russian oil prices are lower than all
other varieties, with a barrel of diesel sold globally for $130, compared to a
barrel of Russian diesel that costs only $85. A
barrel of gasoline is sold
globally for $100, while Russian gasoline is sold for less than $75.
Additionally, a barrel of crude oil is sold globally for $85, while a barrel of
Russian oil is sold for $45.
He stated that this presents a significant opportunity for
Jordan to overcome the economic crisis related to high energy prices. He also
added that a spokesperson for the White House has said that the US government
does not want to prevent Russian oil from accessing markets.
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