As far as I am concerned prices went through the roof during the 90s. Bread went from 79 cents a loaf to 1.79-1.99 a loaf. Beef went 4.00 to 6.00 dollars a pound and on and on. Then they said it was a good economy. Huh? I don't see much change except for gasoline and heating fuel, but, they fluctuate all the time.
Shop at Walmart, and buy generic brands.