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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
On average, no, prices in stores are not lower compared to a year ago.
While the extreme inflation of previous years has cooled, we are experiencing disinflation (prices rising at a slower rate) rather than deflation (prices actually falling). According to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), overall consumer prices are about 3.4% higher compared to the same period last year.
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