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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
No, overall prices in stores are generally not lower than a year ago; they are higher on average, though the increase is modest for many goods, some specific items or categories have fallen, and retailers have used discounts/promotions.[[1]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/cpi-inflation-report-september-2026.html)
Latest U.S. Data (as of September 2026)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.