A recent study reveals that Halloween candy prices have risen by 78% since 2020, significantly outpacing inflation.
The average price for a 100-piece bag of candy is now $16.39, up $7.20 from $9.19 in 2020.
This increase is more than triple the national rate of inflation, which is 25% over the same time period.
The majority of the cost increase has occurred in the last two years, with a total increase of $4.78.
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Author's summary: Halloween candy prices have increased by 78% since 2020.