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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
No, overall prices in U.S. stores are generally higher than a year ago, though inflation has moderated significantly from post-pandemic peaks, some categories/items are cheaper or flat, and retailers have actively cut prices on many products.[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/charts/cpi-cpirc1cpibycat.stm)
Latest Official Data (as of August 2026)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist