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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 rapid pace of price hikes (inflation) has slowed in some categories compared to previous years, overall prices in both grocery and retail stores continue to rise, meaning most items cost more than they did last year.
According to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall a