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  "summary": "On October 17, 2026: Retailers reported 84.3% of 5,279 store-product listings with a known status in stock, across 25 stores in the San Diego, CA area. Batteries was the hardest category to find (61.9% in stock); Paper towels was the easiest (98.2%). On identical products, Food 4 Less prices averaged 14.8% lower than Ralphs in San Diego, CA (155 products compared).",
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