Business● LowOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · North America
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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