Claude Sonnet 5Oct 111 citations
Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
Overall, prices in stores are not lower than a year ago in the U.S. — but the picture is mixed depending on what you're buying and where you shop.
Overall Price Trends (U.S.)
Inflation is still running above target, though it has slowed from its peak. As of the latest data, consumer prices rose at a seasonally adjusted rate of 0.4% in August, and compared with August of 2025, the CPI increased