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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
Checking if store prices have actually fallen from a year ago — pulling the latest inflation and grocery data.
No - on average, prices in stores are still higher than a year ago, not lower. Inflation has slowed, but prices have not fallen.
Overall consumer prices: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% year-over-year in September 2026, up from 3.4%