Electricity tariff in Jordan (2026): household price per kWh
Jordanian households registered for the subsidy pay JD 0.050 per kWh for the first 300 kWh a month, under the tariff structure in force since 1 April 2022. In 2026 the regulator confirmed there will be no increase for the residential sector.
| Item | kWh | Amount |
|---|
Subsidised residential tariff in force
The tariff is progressive: each block of monthly consumption is charged at its own price. The subsidised tariff applies to Jordanian households registered on the subsidy platform, for one subsidised meter per household.
| Subsidised tariff (monthly) | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 – 300 kWh | 0.050 JD/kWh |
| 300 – 600 kWh | 0.100 JD/kWh |
| 600 – ∞ kWh | 0.200 JD/kWh |
- Monthly deduction on the subsidised bill: JD 2.5 for 51–200 kWh and JD 2 for 201–600 kWh.
- Electricity is exempt from general sales tax (GST).
How much is a monthly electricity bill in Jordan?
Estimated monthly bills for a subsidised household, after the monthly deduction:
| Monthly consumption | Bill (month) | Per month | Average per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 kWh | JD 5.00 | JD 5.00 | 0.033 JD/kWh |
| 200 kWh | JD 7.50 | JD 7.50 | 0.037 JD/kWh |
| 300 kWh | JD 13.00 | JD 13.00 | 0.043 JD/kWh |
| 400 kWh | JD 23.00 | JD 23.00 | 0.058 JD/kWh |
| 600 kWh | JD 43.00 | JD 43.00 | 0.072 JD/kWh |
| 800 kWh | JD 85.00 | JD 85.00 | 0.106 JD/kWh |
The non-subsidised tariff
Meters not registered for the subsidy (for example non-Jordanians or a household's second meter) pay a higher flat tariff: JD 0.120 per kWh up to 1,000 kWh a month and JD 0.150 above. 400 kWh therefore cost about JD 48 instead of JD 23 on the subsidised tariff.
A Doha Institute study gives a 600 kWh threshold instead of 1,000 for the non-subsidised tariff; we use the figures published by the regulator when the tariff took effect.
How the bill is calculated
Example for a subsidised household using 400 kWh a month: 300 × 0.050 = JD 15, plus 100 × 0.100 = JD 10, minus a JD 2 deduction, for a bill of JD 23. This matches the regulator's sample-bill table.
Above 600 kWh every extra kWh costs JD 0.200, four times the first block. We could not confirm that the monthly deductions are still applied in 2026, and other fees on the bill (such as municipal fees) are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of electricity per kWh in Jordan in 2026?
For subsidised households: JD 0.050 up to 300 kWh a month, JD 0.100 from 301 to 600 kWh and JD 0.200 above 600 kWh. Non-subsidised meters pay JD 0.120 up to 1,000 kWh.
Has the electricity tariff in Jordan increased?
No. The authorities confirmed in January and August 2026 that there will be no residential increase; the structure has been the same since 1 April 2022.
Is there sales tax on electricity bills in Jordan?
No. Electricity is exempt from general sales tax.
How much is a 300 kWh electricity bill in Jordan?
For a subsidised household: 300 × 0.050 = JD 15, minus a JD 2 deduction, about JD 13.
Who is eligible for the subsidised tariff?
Jordanian households registered on the subsidy platform, for one residential meter per household.
Official sources
- New electricity tariff to go into effect Friday — EMRC — The Jordan Times
- طريقة احتساب دعم الكهرباء بالفاتورة مع بدء تطبيق التعرفة الجديدة — الطاقة (Attaqa)
- Government: no electricity tariff hike for residential sector — Jordan News
- Jordan: other taxes (sales tax exemptions) — PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
- Jordan and the debate over the new electricity tariff — Doha Institute
Tariffs change by official decision. We review this page periodically, but always check the latest decision of the regulator or your distributor before making decisions.