# Why Is Halloween Candy So Expensive?

- Source: NYT Business
- Published: 2026-10-27T09:03:08+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/dining/halloween-candy-prices.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-is-halloween-candy-so-expensive-a7c8f1/

The average cost of a 100-piece bag has jumped 71 percent in the last five years. Consumers are thinking twice about what they’ll spend.

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