- Civil unrest in Egypt has disrupted natural gas supplies to Jordan, further straining Jordan's economy and energy situation. Jordan once received 240 million cubic feet per day of Egyptian gas but is now only receiving around 80 million cubic feet per day.
- Jordan has faced protests from its citizens over high energy costs and unreliable supplies. It is building new gas storage and considering importing LNG to diversify its sources of energy.
- Border closures with Iraq have also periodically prevented oil shipments, highlighting Jordan's vulnerability to instability in neighboring countries.