The country′s natural gas consumer structure is shifting from a chemical-predominant structure to a multi-consumer structure, mainly consisting of urban and industrial gas consumers.

消费结构逐渐由以化工为主的单一结构向城市燃气、工业燃料为主的多元结构转变；

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The prices of important consumer and food staples have risen even faster; the price of bread has doubled, and gas prices have quadrupled.

重要的消费品和主要食品的价格涨得更快，面包的价格已经涨了两倍，煤气的价格也已经涨了四倍。

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Households are still keeping a close eye on their spending, and with large rises in gas and electricity prices looming, consumer caution could be set to intensify in the months ahead.

但是消费者依然很注意其家庭开支，特别是近期上涨的煤气和电力价格使得这种谨慎的消费态度会在未来数月中不断加强。

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Meanwhile, gas prices and consumer confidence are headwinds for higher auto sales, Nesvold said.

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There is significant demand potential for natural gas in the consumer and industrial markets due to its cost effectiveness and environmental friendliness.

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In response, Ann Robinson, chair of the gas and electricity consumer group, said that mis-selling was still a bugbear for many UK consumers.

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