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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
I'll check recent data on consumer prices and inflation to compare store prices now versus a year ago.Latest data shows overall inflation remains positive. I'll pull the most recent official CPI details and category breakdowns for a clearer picture.No, overall prices in stores are not lower compared to a year ago—they are higher, though the increases have moderated in many categories and some individual items have declined.
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