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GPT-5Oct 7, 2026openai/gpt-5-2025-08-07
Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
Short answer: generally no. Overall consumer prices are higher than a year ago.
•Latest data: As of August 2026 (released September 11, 2026), headline CPI was up 3.4% year over year.[1]
•“In-store” goods:
•Groceries (food at home): up 2.2% year over year.[1]
•Other consumer goods excluding food and energy (“core goods” in CPI): up 0.7% year over year.[1]
•Some individual categories did fall: used cars and trucks −2.3% y/y; dairy −0.3% y/y.[1]
If you have a specific category (e.g., groceries, clothing, electronics) or store in mind, tell me and I can pull those details.
Citations (1)
- Consumer Price Index News Release - 2026 M08 Results
Backs: “As of August 2026 (released September 11, 2026), headline CPI was up 3.4% year over year.”