This paper presents some insights into Jordan's energy consumption in the r
ural residential sector. 18% of the country's total energy is consumed by t
he residential sector. The rural residential sector share is only 16% of th
e country's residential energy consumption. Kerosene and bottled LPG are th
e main sources of energy in the rural residential sector. (C) 1999 Elsevier
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