Development and Reform Commission: Choose the new pricing mechanism for refined oil

The timing for the introduction of international oil prices should be stable or some time for correction. On March 28, the National Development and Reform Commission held the 2012 national economic restructuring work conference in Shenyang. At the meeting, Peng Sen, a member of the National Development and Reform Commission and a deputy director of the Party Committee, emphasized the need to continue to deepen the price reform of resource products, improve the price formation mechanism, rationalize the price relationship, and make better use of the market. The role of the price mechanism in rational allocation of resources, promotion of energy conservation and emission reduction, and adjustment of economic structure.

The “Opinions on the Key Work of Deepening Economic System Reform in 2012” that was introduced earlier has already proposed that this year we must deepen the market-oriented reform of refined oil prices, choose the opportunity to launch a reform program, and deepen the reform pilot program for natural gas price formation mechanism.

When the introduction of new refined oil pricing mechanism has been the focus of attention in the industry, this, Peng Sen said that the introduction of refined oil pricing mechanism should be the timing of the international oil price stabilization or some callback.

In terms of improving the pricing mechanism of refined oil products, it is mainly to shorten the price adjustment cycle, reflect sensitively the price changes in the international market, and increase the transparency of pricing.

As for whether the new pricing mechanism will delegate the pricing power of refined oil products to enterprises, Peng Sen said that this statement is not accurate enough. Even under the new mechanism, refined oil still implements government guidance. According to market conditions, enterprises can adjust the price of oil in accordance with relevant rules within the framework of the principle of the government-guided price, and price control departments will strengthen supervision of market prices.

For deepening the reform of natural gas price formation mechanism, Peng Sen pointed out that this year it will take further measures across the country to rationalize the price of natural gas and strive to use 2-3 years to make the pricing of natural gas in the country consistent with the new pricing mechanism and achieve breakthroughs. progress.

Peng Sen also said at the meeting that according to the work schedule, the provinces will launch residents' ladder prices in the first half of this year. The overall train of thought is: First-rate electricity price does not increase, and the proportion of households covering them is determined by the central government; because the level of household electricity consumption varies by province and city, local standards for electricity use can be determined according to the principles established by the country. After the hearing was introduced. (Reporter Xia Qing)