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[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/)[[2]](https://www.grocerytradenews.com/us-grocery-inflation-september-2026/)No, overall prices in stores are not lower compared to a year ago (as of the latest data from September 2026). The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items rose 3.7% year-over-year.[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/) Key Details from BLS CPI Data (September 2026) - Overall CPI: +3.7% YoY (

No, prices in stores are generally not lower compared to a year ago (as of the latest data around September/October 2026); they are modestly higher on average, though the increases are mild for many goods, some specific items have declined, and promotions/discounts remain common.[[1]](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t01.htm) Key Data from the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI, BLS) The CPI mea

On average, no, prices in stores are not lower than they were a year ago. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall consumer prices rose by 3.7% year-over-year. While this is a slower pace of growth compared to peak inflation years, it means that a broad basket of goods and services is still more expensive than it was last year. However, store pricing is highly unequal de