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Overall, no — prices in stores are generally still higher than a year ago in most places, though a few specific items have gotten cheaper. In the U.S.: Overall inflation hasn't reversed — it's actually picked up recently. The all items index rose 3.7 percent for the 12 months ending September, a larger increase than the 3.4-percent increase reported for the 12 months ending in August. The food in

Short answer: Mostly no — but it's a mixed picture Overall, prices are not lower than a year ago — but some specific items have gotten cheaper while others have gotten more expensive. Overall inflation The average price of food in the United States rose by 2.5% in the 12 months ending September, after posting an annual increase of 2.7% for August. More broadly, the all-items Consumer Price Ind

Answering whether store prices have fallen versus a year ago — I'll check the latest inflation and price data. No - in stores overall prices are still higher than a year ago, though the rate of increase has slowed. Overall inflation: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment over the 12 months ending September 2026, a larger increa

On average, overall prices in stores are not lower than they were a year ago. While the rapid, double-digit inflation spikes of previous years have cooled, broad-based "deflation" (prices actually dropping) is not happening. Instead, prices on most goods are still rising, albeit at a slower and more moderate pace. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and industry repo

No, overall prices in stores are generally not lower than a year ago—they are modestly higher on average, though some specific items have decreased and retailers have increased discounts/promotions.[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/latest-numbers.htm) Latest Official Data (US, as of August 2026) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the primary measure: - All items