The first shipment of imported extra virgin Tunisian olive oil has arrived in Jordan for public distribution, the state-run Civil Service Consumer Corporation (CSCC) announced on Monday. The move is part of a government-backed effort to address local shortages, ensure quality supply, and curb rising prices following a poor domestic harvest.
CSCC Director General Issam Jarrah stated that the oil will be sold across all 69 corporation markets at a price of 21 Jordanian dinars per 5-liter package. “The first shipment will be available after laboratory and sensory tests to ensure its quality and safety before being released to the markets in the coming days,” Jarrah said.
He noted that the Ministry of Agriculture licensed the corporation to import one million liters of olive oil, with additional quantities scheduled to arrive from Tunisia throughout the month under an existing contract.
“This plan is part of the corporation’s efforts to offer multiple alternatives to the consumer at reasonable prices after local olive oil prices spiked recently and to achieve market balance,” Jarrah explained.
The government has authorized imports from foreign producers this season to maintain availability of high-quality oil and stabilize the local market. The CSCC urged consumers to follow its official announcements for exact sales start dates, reaffirming its commitment to supporting food security and reducing the financial burden on citizens.
TunisianMonitorOnline (BRC)
