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Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year

NPR News, October 30, 2026.

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)

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