During 64 kinds of main petroleum and chemical products, 57 kinds increased output, taking up 89.06%. The output of crude oil was 15.323 million tons, increasing by 4.2%. Output of natural gas was 4.5 billion m3, increasing by 27.4%. Reserves of sulphur and phosphor increased by 40% and 45% separately.

    In order to ensure agricultural production, the output of agrochemicals increased quickly. In January, output of fertilizer was 3.296 million tons, increasing by 12.41%. Output of pesticide increased by 30%, and bactericide and herbicide increased by 50% and 46%. Output of sodium hydroxide and soda increased by 19% and 14%. Output of paint and architectural coatings increased by 30% and 50%.

    It is analyzed that light industry, automobile industry and communication industry developed swiftly, which brought along the development petrochemical industry. In addition, demand for pesticide and fertilizer which used for spring ploughing is also a main cause.

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