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No, overall prices in stores are generally not lower than a year ago—they are modestly higher on average—though the rate of increase has slowed substantially from the high-inflation period of 2021–2023, some specific items and categories are cheaper or flat, and retailers continue heavy promotions and selective price cuts.[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/charts/cpi-cpirc1cpibycat.stm) Late

No, prices in stores are generally not lower than a year ago—they are modestly higher on average—though the picture is mixed by category, item, and retailer, with significant cooling in inflation and outright declines for many specific products.[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/charts/cpi-cpirc1cpibycat.stm) Overall Trends (Primarily U.S. Data) - Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prices