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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Stemming from its commitment to addressing citizen's bread and butter matters, the government on Sunday ordered popular restaurants to cut food prices by 7 to 15 per cent.

In a meeting held today, the Cabinet decided that eateries should reduce the prices of meals which include meat and Shawarma by 15 per cent and hummus and Ful by 7 per cent.

Deputy Prime Minister Jawad Anani said the decision follows a decline in the cost of these meals, adding that it will help people with medium and low income. He explained that the decision followed a study carried out in collaboration with the private sector.

He vowed that the government will not hesitate in taking any decision that would positively reflect on citizens' lives, saying the decision is binding to all concerned restaurants and a strict follow-up will be put in place.