山东蒙阴：5月份居民生活消费（食）品价格总体下降4.23%

Group 1 - In May, the average prices of 54 types of essential consumer goods in Mengyin County showed 11 increases, 21 stable, and 22 decreases, resulting in an overall decline of 4.23% compared to the previous month [1] - For meat, poultry, and egg products, 1 item increased, 3 remained stable, and 4 decreased, with an average decline of 0.42%. Notably, beef rose to 30 yuan/kg, an increase of 5.26%, while pork products saw declines ranging from 0.95% to 3.42% [1] - In the aquatic products category, 2 items increased and 2 remained stable, with an average increase of 5.81%. Live crucian carp and carp prices rose by 6.25% and 16.98%, respectively [1] Group 2 - In the vegetable category, 3 items increased and 14 decreased, leading to an average decline of 13.27%. Prices for cabbage, rapeseed, and carrots increased by 2.7%, 8.2%, and 5.56%, while other vegetables saw significant declines, with some dropping over 25% [2] - For fruits, 1 item increased, 1 remained stable, and 2 decreased, resulting in an average decline of 9.79%. Apple prices rose by 25.81%, while watermelon and banana prices fell by 48.67% and 16.28%, respectively [2]