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Are prices actually cheaper than last year? I'll check the latest inflation data to see what's happening. No — on average, prices in stores are higher than a year ago, not lower. The overall price level is still rising year-over-year: Headline prices rose 3.7% from a year ago in September 2026 The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% for the month and 3.7% from a year earlier The annual inf

Prices a year ago versus today — I'll pull the latest inflation and grocery trends for you. No, overall prices in stores are not lower than a year ago — they are higher, although some specific items are cheaper. Overall prices: Prices overall were 3.4% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Headline inflation: prices rose 0.6% in Septemb

Prices - I'll check if store prices have fallen since last year. No — on average, prices in stores are not lower than a year ago. Inflation has slowed (disinflation), but the price level is still higher year-over-year. Overall US consumer prices (CPI for All Urban Consumers): rose 3.7% over the 12 months ending September 2026, and 0.6% from the prior month reported Oct 14, 2026 as: CPI ro

On average, prices in stores are not lower than they were a year ago. Instead, we are experiencing disinflation—meaning prices are still rising, just at a slower and more stable pace than in previous years. Overall consumer prices in the U.S. are 3.4% higher compared to the same time last year. However, this average hides a significant split: while your overall shopping trip will likely cost mor