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Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
NPRFriday, October 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
RedScroll Brief
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.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Candy and Halloween.
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What happened
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.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
Background
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Timeline
NPR published: Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.
Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Candy and Halloween.
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