Group 1: Vegetable Price Index in Zibo - The wholesale and retail price indices for vegetables in Zibo have increased, with significant fluctuations observed in the vegetable category [1][2][3] - Celery's wholesale price reached 1.60 CNY per jin, up 0.30 CNY per jin from last week, marking a 23.00% increase due to reduced supply and increased market demand [1] - Cucumber's wholesale price rose to 3.20 CNY per jin, an 18.52% increase, attributed to adverse weather conditions affecting growth and low market inventory [1] - Cabbage's wholesale price increased to 1.10 CNY per jin, a 22.22% rise, due to supply disruptions from heavy rainfall [2] - Eggplant's wholesale price surged to 1.50 CNY per jin, a 50.00% increase, driven by reduced production and delayed sales by farmers [2] - Overall, the vegetable index's rise is seasonal, with expectations of sufficient supply as weather conditions improve [3] Group 2: Chemical Product Price Index in Zibo - The Zibo chemical product price index increased to 717.46, up 2.30 from the previous period, influenced by fluctuating international oil prices [4] - The basic chemical product price index averaged 712.25, a 4.48 increase, reflecting improved supply-demand dynamics as the traditional peak season approaches [4] - The plastic product price index averaged 734.65, down 0.94, due to stable factory prices and slight discounts from traders facing inventory pressure [4] - The rubber product price index averaged 557.73, up 5.53, supported by strong futures and stable demand from tire manufacturers [4] Group 3: New Materials Price Index in Zibo - The new materials price index averaged 804.05, a 2.24 increase, with the PC price index declining to 736.67 due to cautious selling by suppliers [6] - The PA price index slightly decreased to 672.31, reflecting low demand and a lack of positive market drivers [6] - The PET bottle chip price index rose to 903.39, an 8.13 increase, supported by rising raw material prices and stable supply-demand conditions [6] Group 4: Natural Gas Price Index in Zibo - The average LNG market price in Zibo is 3952 CNY per ton, down 84 CNY per ton, reflecting increased competition between imported and domestic resources [7] - The LNG price index is declining, while the pipeline gas index is also affected by the drop in LNG prices [7] - Future expectations indicate stable supply and potential demand increases as some city gas companies begin to replenish LNG stocks [7] Group 5: Cement Price Index in Zibo - The average price for bagged PC42.5 cement is 264 CNY per ton, with various other cement types showing stable prices [8] - The Zibo cement price index remains unchanged across different types, indicating a stable market environment [8]