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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
On average, overall store prices are not lower compared to a year ago. Instead, the economy is experiencing disinflation—which means prices are still rising, just at a slower and more moderate pace than in previous years.
According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), overall consumer prices are up 3.4% compared to a year prior, while overall grocery (food-at-home) prices have increased by about 2