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Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
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PUBLISHEDOct 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
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Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data. (Image credit: Stephanie Scarbrough)
Main source: NPR
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