Cost of Candy Soars by Record 13.1 Percent Before Halloween

Cost of Candy Soars by Record 13.1 Percent Before Halloween
At least $3 billion will be spent on candy this Halloween. Dreamstime/TNS
Bryan Jung
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Candy prices in the United States are soaring right before Halloween due to rising inflation.

American consumers are expected to spend a record $10.14 billion on Halloween this year, up from $8.05 billion in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation.
Bryan Jung
Bryan Jung
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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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