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Generally, no—prices in stores are not lower than they were a year ago. Across the board, consumer prices have continued to rise, although the rate of increase varies widely depending on what you are buying. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, overall consumer prices rose 3.7% compared to a year ago. A Breakdown of Store and Household Pric

On average, no, prices in stores are not lower compared to a year ago. While the rapid pace of price hikes (inflation) has slowed in some categories compared to previous years, overall prices in both grocery and retail stores continue to rise, meaning most items cost more than they did last year. According to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall a