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Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
Are store prices down from last year? I'll check the latest inflation data to compare.
No - in general prices in stores are higher than a year ago, not lower, although a few specific items and promotions are lower.
Nationally, inflation remains positive year-over-year:
The annual inflation rate slowed to 2.4% in January 2026
By August 2026 headline inflation was 0.4% month over month and 3.4%