Fact Check Report Refutes Claims of Decreased Grocery Prices

Monterey Salinas, CA, September 28, 2026 —

A recent fact-check report has challenged assertions made by former President Donald Trump concerning the state of grocery prices in the United States. The report, published by KION Central Coast and referencing an analysis by CNN, directly contradicts claims that prices have “come way down.”.

According to the fact-check, data sourced from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicates a trend contrary to Trump’s statement. The CPI data, a widely recognized measure of inflation and price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services, shows that grocery prices have experienced an increase since January 2025.

The discrepancy highlights a point of contention regarding economic indicators and public perception of price fluctuations. While political figures may present data or make statements based on specific interpretations or periods, independent fact-checking organizations aim to provide verified information using established data sources like the CPI.

The report from KION Central Coast, by citing CNN’s research, underscores the importance of verifying claims about economic conditions, particularly those related to everyday costs such as food. The precise methodology and exact figures used by the CPI to determine the increase were detailed in the original report. Information regarding the specific percentage or monetary increase in grocery prices since January 2025 was not explicitly detailed in the summary provided for this article.

No further details were provided regarding the specific timeframe of Donald Trump’s original statement or any follow-up comments from his representatives in response to the fact-check. The report focuses on the contrast between the stated claim and the CPI data.

Story summarized from the original created by CNN Newsource on kioncentralcoast.com, see more information here.

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