The article reports on the minor price fluctuations in essential goods in Chongqing last week. Pork prices saw a slight increase, reaching 25.42 yuan/kg for white striped pigs and 27 yuan/kg for rear buttocks, driven by the new year preparation period. Vegetable prices, including carrots, cauliflower, and Chinese cabbage, experienced a decline, contributing to a 3.48% decrease in the average wholesale price of vegetables. Egg prices fell slightly, while poultry and duck prices increased slightly. Grain and oil prices also rose slightly due to increasing demand, with rice and barreled edible oil prices increasing by 0.16% and 0.11% week-on-week, respectively. Overall, pork prices are expected to rise further, while vegetable and grain-oil prices are anticipated to continue their downward trend.