Core Insights - The retail prices of 55 major consumer goods in Linyi City, Shandong Province, showed 14 increases, 29 stable, and 12 decreases compared to the previous week, indicating a stable and orderly market operation with sufficient supply of consumer goods [1] Group 1: Grain and Oil Prices - The prices of 20 monitored grain and oil products remained stable with no changes from the previous week, including japonica rice and millet priced at 2.75 yuan and 5.97 yuan per jin respectively [2] Group 2: Egg Prices - Among 8 monitored poultry and egg products, 3 prices increased, 3 decreased, and 2 remained stable. The prices for deboned hind leg meat, ribs, and beef were 13.85 yuan, 21.81 yuan, and 32.85 yuan per jin, reflecting increases of 3.49%, 0.19%, and 0.74% respectively. Meanwhile, prices for pork belly, lamb, and eggs were 15.04 yuan, 40.00 yuan, and 3.52 yuan per jin, showing decreases of 1.64%, 0.93%, and 1.40% respectively [3] Group 3: Vegetable Prices - The prices of 17 monitored vegetable varieties showed mixed results with 8 increases, 1 stable, and 8 decreases. Notable price increases were seen in celery, potatoes, and ginger, priced at 1.95 yuan, 1.41 yuan, and 6.45 yuan per jin, with increases of 8.18%, 3.62%, and 2.52% respectively. Conversely, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots experienced price declines of 11.80%, 8.76%, and 6.11% respectively, with prices at 2.26 yuan, 1.82 yuan, and 1.99 yuan per jin [4] Group 4: Fruit Prices - Among 5 monitored fruits, 3 prices increased, 1 remained stable, and 1 decreased. The prices for apples, bananas, and oranges were 5.35 yuan, 3.34 yuan, and 4.57 yuan per jin, reflecting increases of 0.94%, 0.25%, and 0.49% respectively. Watermelon saw a price decrease to 1.58 yuan per jin, down by 1.04% [5]

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]