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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/charts/cpi-cpirc1cpibycat.stm)No, prices in stores are generally not lower compared to a year ago (as of the latest available data around September–November 2026), though the picture is mixed by category, with overall inflation still positive but much cooler than the post-pandemic peaks, and some specific items or retailer promotions showing declines.[[1]](ht