Min Hunna Nabda - Chaos in the cigarette and vehicle market

"In this segment of the program "From Here We Begin," and in a step that sparked widespread controversy in the Jordanian public, the government approved two important amendments that directly affected the automotive and tobacco sectors.

The first pertains to reducing taxes on gasoline-powered cars while gradually increasing them on electric vehicles, which caused significant disruption in the car market, especially with the growing demand for electric vehicles as an economic and strategic option. The second amendment raises taxes on tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and shisha, leading to market chaos and the disappearance of some products. This move resulted in monopolization and a significant increase in prices, while the government justified the decision as aiming to protect public health in light of the rising rates of cancer cases.

The controversy surrounding this decision is intensifying, raising questions about its impact on the local economy and Jordanian markets."