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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
No
Short answer: generally no.
•In most countries, the overall price level is still higher than a year ago. Inflation has eased from its 2022 peak in many places, but that means prices are rising more slowly—not that they’ve fallen.
•Some categories may be cheaper year over year (often electronics, selected groceries like eggs at times, used cars in some periods, and gasoline depending on oil), but many others keep rising (rent, dining out, insurance, most services).
If you tell me your country/region and what types of stores or items you care about, I can point you to the latest official data and give a more precise answer.