According to Finance Buzz, Halloween candy prices jumped 78% between 2020 and 2025, more than triple the inflation rate. A 100-piece bag now costs $16.96, up 3.5% from last year and 71% from 2021, while a 55-piece bag of Reese's Pieces costs $29. Causes include lingering COVID effects, global production disruptions, climate change and tariffs, along with higher costs for sugar, corn syrup and cocoa. Financial strategist Bill Dendy said chocolate is up 11 to 12% and hard candies and gummies about 5%, while InvestorsObserver found the same budget buys 40% less candy than in 2020. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween, up almost 4%.
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