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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
No, overall prices in stores are not lower compared to a year ago. While the rapid rate of inflation has moderated significantly compared to the dramatic spikes seen in 2022 and 2023, prices are still rising. This means store items, on average, continue to get more expensive rather than cheaper.
An analysis of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) h