During a demonstration on Friday, protesters called on the government to prevent the prices of everyday goods, and especially fuel, from rising.
Prices of everyday items have soared in Jordan in recent months.
The prices of natural gas cylinders, diesel, fuel, and gasoline increased by 54, 33, and 15 percent respectively on November 13, when government subsidies were withdrawn to tackle a budget deficit of 3.5 billion dinars (5 billion US dollars).
The protesters also demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, who only took office last month.
“Wisdom is needed by the authorities to defuse the crisis the country is facing and to respond to people’s demands to abolish price increases and form a government of national salvation… Unless the state backs down, the nation is open to all possibilities,” said Sheikh Hamzeh Mansour, the leader of the Islamic Action Front, during the demonstration.
Jordanians have been holding demonstrations since January 2011, demanding political reforms, including the election of the prime minister by popular vote and an end to corruption.
Since the demonstrations began, Jordanian ruler King Abdullah II has sacked three prime ministers to appease the protesters.
