Jordan has no significant Oil resources of its own, and must rely on imported oil for all of its needs (around 106,000 bbl/d -- in 2004). The March 2003 invasion of Iraq has caused major changes in Jordans energy supply situation. Prior to the war, Jordan had received supplies of Crude Oil from Iraq -- half free of charge, and half at prices significantly below market levels. The country also received around 20,000 bbl/d of refined Petroleum products from Iraq. In the absence of a functioning Pipeline, all of the oil supplied to Jordan by Iraq had been transported by trucks.
In the wake of the war, Jordan has had to seek alternative sources of supply, both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia emerging as Jordans main oil suppliers since 2003. Press reports indicated that at least some of this oil was sold at discounted prices through the end of 2004, and that Jordan has been paying the full market prices in 2005. Meanwhile, Jordan has sharply raised the retail prices charged to consumers for petroleum products.