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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
Leans no
Short answer: usually no. In most places, overall prices in stores aren’t lower than a year ago. Inflation has cooled from its peaks, but that mostly means prices are rising more slowly, not falling. Deflation (broad price declines) is rare.
•In the U.S. through late 2024, overall inflation was still positive (~3–4% year-over-year). Grocery prices were roughly flat to modestly higher on average, with some items cheaper (e.g., eggs, some electronics, used cars) and many others still up (rent, auto insurance, dining out, services).
If you tell me your country/region and the months you’re comparing, I can point you to the latest official figures (like CPI or the “food-at-home” index) and summarize what’s changed in your area.