By the Deal Dudes · Monday, November 2, 2026
Inflation jumped to 3.7% in September, but here's the twist: most of that came from the gas pump, not the grocery store. Grocery prices actually slipped 0.1% for the month, with milk and beef both getting cheaper, while gas and airfare kept climbing. The takeaway for your budget: trim fuel and travel costs where you can, and keep buying the grocery basics that are trending down.
Today's picks
$79 at Walmart · check today's price
KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment, KSMMGA at Walmart Only $79 (Reg. $119)!
Why we picked it: $40 below Walmart's regular price · Solid Deal on our Dude Meter
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$94.97 at Walmart · check today's price
Hoover CleanSlate Portable Spot Cleaner at Walmart Only $94.97 (Reg. $129.99)!
Why we picked it: 4.3★ from 5.5K reviews · $35.02 below Walmart's regular price · Solid Deal on our Dude Meter
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$49 at Walmart · check today's price
KitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment at Walmart Only $49 (Reg. $69.99)!
Why we picked it: 4.3★ from 2.7K reviews · $20.99 below Walmart's regular price · Solid Deal on our Dude Meter
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$22.42 at Walmart · check today's price
LEGO Speed Champions Back to the Future Time Machine at Walmart Only $22.42 (Reg. $27.99)!
Why we picked it: 4.8★ from 1.8K reviews · $5.57 below Walmart's regular price · Solid Deal on our Dude Meter
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Bottom line
Bundle your errands into one trip to save on gas, compare holiday airfares before booking, and fill your cart with staples like milk and store-brand basics that have been getting cheaper.