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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. Overall consumer prices have continued to rise over the past year, although some specific categories have stabilized or experienced mild dips.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as of September 2026, the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) increased by 3.7% over the previous 12 months. This m