71 Prices Fell in January, Keeping Inflation Low

President Trump's pledge to end inflation and make America affordable is being fulfilled as prices drop across many goods and services.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The U.S. economy is finally recovering from the high inflation caused by President Biden's policies, with many prices actually falling in January. A total of 71 goods and services saw price declines compared to December, fulfilling a campaign promise made by President Trump to 'end inflation and make America affordable again'.

Why it matters

The drop in prices across a wide range of consumer goods and services signals that the economy is stabilizing after a period of high inflation. This will provide relief to American households struggling with the rising cost of living and help restore confidence in the economy.

The details

Last month, core consumer prices rose by just 2.5% compared to a year earlier, the lowest rate since March 2021. Goods prices fell 0.1% from December and are up just 1% over the past 12 months. Excluding food, goods prices are down for the year after falling nearly 0.5% in January. Some of the items that saw the biggest price drops include tax preparation fees (-13.8%), eggs (-7%), fuel oil (-5.7%), and pork chops (-4.1%).

  • In January 2026, prices fell across 71 different goods and services compared to December 2025.
  • Over the past 12 months, 47 consumer products and services have seen price declines.

The players

President Donald Trump

The former president who pledged to 'end inflation and make America affordable again' by bringing down prices across the board.

President Joe Biden

The previous president whose policies and the Federal Reserve's actions under Jerome Powell were blamed for creating the high inflation period.

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What they’re saying

“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.”

— President Donald Trump (Breitbart)

The takeaway

The broad-based drop in prices across consumer goods and services is a significant achievement that fulfills President Trump's campaign promise to end inflation and make the U.S. more affordable for households. This signals a return to economic stability after a period of high inflation, providing much-needed relief for American families.