The spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics responded to "The price of cabbage is no longer the price of cabbage" and "Cheery is free"
A few days ago, "the price of cabbage is no longer the price of cabbage" and "the price of cherries cut in half" aroused heated discussions.
On January 18, CCTV News "Relativity" and Liu Aihua, spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, visited a supermarket in Beijing and found that the current cabbage price is 1.98 yuan/jin, and Chilean cherries are sold at 23.8 yuan/jin.
Supermarket employee Wang Jian introduced that the price of a catty of Chinese cabbage during winter storage is less than 0.4 yuan. After the winter storage, the output and storage of Chinese cabbage will change.
"After the winter, the storage of Chinese cabbage may be a little difficult, including packaging, labor, and corresponding care. The overall price has risen." The price of cherries also fluctuates due to seasonal factors, and he expects it to be slightly Price cuts.
Liu Aihua, a spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, said that the price of cherries was "halved." According to her knowledge, the main reason was the increase in supply. "Compared with the previous two years, the freedom of cherries is definitely easier to realize now."
Compared with the beginning of winter (winter storage), the price of Chinese cabbage has indeed changed a lot.
Liu Aihua introduced that fresh vegetables are relatively volatile in the CPI, and will show great differences in the consumption link with seasonal changes, supply and other factors.
"Generally speaking, before the Spring Festival, due to the increase in demand and the increase in the cost of storage and transportation in winter, the price of fresh vegetables will fluctuate seasonally. This is a universal law."
Data with relatively large fluctuations may affect the overall situation. Liu Aihua is more concerned.
As the Spring Festival approaches, she is most concerned about pork prices.
In 2020, the production capacity of live pigs will continue to improve. By the end of the year, the number of stocks has increased by more than 30%. This must have a positive effect on ensuring supply. Liu Aihua said, "The year-on-year increase in pork prices for several months has been declining, but it is still high. The most concerned about the trend of pork prices, whether the effects of the measures to maintain supply and stabilize prices will continue as before."