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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
On average, no, prices in stores are not lower than they were a year ago.
While the rate of inflation has slowed down, prices for most everyday items in stores continue to rise, just at a more gradual pace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, overall consumer prices increased by 3.4%.
It is easy to confuse a slowing inflation rate with fall