This paper presents some insights into Jordan's energy consumption in the u
rban residential sector. Eighteen percent of the country's total energy is
consumed by the residential sector, which constitutes 84% of the country's
residential energy consumption. Diesel fuel, bottled LPG, kerosene, and ele
ctricity are the main sources of energy in the urban residential sector. (C
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