Halloween can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. An excuse to dress up in an absurd costume. An occasion to binge-watch horror movies. An opportunity, regardless of your age, to restock on candy.
Unfortunately, that last thing might be a little bit more difficult this year, if a new report about Halloween candy is any indication. A new analysis from the Century Foundation and the Groundwork Collaborative estimates that candy prices are increasing by 10.8% this year, when compared to 2024 numbers. The numbers are even worse for certain chocolate candy, with Hershey variety packs increasing by over 22%, and Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops by more than 32%.
