Gas prices drop and business is difficult to do

August 22th, “We all know that the price of LPG has dropped by more than 10% from July, but we generally feel that business is very difficult to do. The daily sales volume does not go up. To be exact, the word “light” is used to compare. Appropriate.” Mr. Huang, owner of a large-scale LPG station in the local area, complained to reporters. The reporter recently came to a number of liquefied gas plants to understand the situation and found that the situation was largely as Mr. Chen said.

The price of gas is still relatively light

In the past few days, the reporter conducted interviews on the changes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas. The price of 15 kg/bottle of liquefied gas is 104-108 yuan (including air-supply fee), which is a large decrease from the beginning of July.

Regarding the reasons for the decline, Mr. Chen Shaoming, the owner of Panyu Acer liquefied petroleum gas station, told reporters that the drop in gas prices was mainly determined by the relationship between supply and demand. Recently, international crude oil prices have been falling all the way, and the price of liquefied gas has been lowered simultaneously. The domestic liquefied gas market is at the Olympic Games. Under the premise of ensuring market supply during the period, the local supply of liquefied petroleum gas increased and the supply of goods was sufficient. This is the main reason for this price reduction. At the same time, the recent hot temperatures, many people reduce the demand for liquefied gas, such as the hot hot shower significantly reduced, plus some people think that burning than liquefied gas cost, so now 15 kg / bottle also feel that business More difficult.

Mr. Ye, the person in charge of the Seagull Petroleum Gas Plant at Qianfeng North Road, Shijiao Village, told reporters that the Panyu LNG industry agreed with the establishment of the industry association at the beginning of the year, especially the development of the industry. However, due to changes in the main responsible person for individual companies, the new person in charge will seize the source of the market and suppress prices in order to seize market share. From the transaction price of petrochemical plants, domestic gas prices are about 5,850 yuan/ton, plus freight is about 5,900 yuan/ton, and some companies sell at 5,400 yuan/ton, that is, upside down at 450 yuan/ton. It is not surprising that individual companies only sell 90 yuan/bottle in 15 kg. However, this practice, which is lower than the market price, creates a greater lethality for other companies and will do more losses because everyone will follow the big companies in Guangzhou. The reporter found that the emergence of industry associations at this time is a must for the industry to regulate the market.

Liquefied gas prices will rise in September

“It can be said with certainty that the sale of about 100 yuan for 15 kg is the lowest price this year. Seasonality is one of the seasonal changes in the price of liquefied gas. The current price has dropped to some extent, but after entering September, Believe that prices will turn higher than ever before.On the 18th, the National Energy Administration stated that after the Olympics, the state took the opportunity to adjust the prices of coal, electricity, and oil, and China is currently adopting a method that is gradually in line with international standards. Gasoline was appropriately adjusted on June 19. The price of diesel, jet fuel, and aviation kerosene is still lower than the international price, which is determined by taking into consideration various domestic endurance conditions. As a result, the increase in liquefied gas prices is first supported by policy. At the same time, it has entered the fall. After that, the demand for household liquefied gas will also increase significantly,” Mr. Deng, who is the head of a local liquefied gas plant, told reporters.

Mr. Zeng, a professional marketer, told reporters that due to the impact of international crude oil prices, the domestic price of liquefied petroleum gas has also been rising since October last year, and has remained firm at more than 120 yuan/bottle for many months. Despite the current price drop, it didn't take long for the price to rise again. The reporter asked about the price increase. He said that the market is changing rapidly, and the price of LPG has also changed along with it. It is worth paying attention to its changes.

With regard to the rise in liquefied gas prices in September, most companies agreed. Many people believe that the price of liquefied gas is obviously high at RMB 102/bottle or more. I hope that the price increase will be acceptable to ordinary citizens.