Halloween Candy May Be More Expensive This Year: How to Save

How the Price of Chocolate Got Scary High

According to a National Retail Federation survey, Americans will spend $4.1 billion on candy this Halloween, up from $3.9 billion last year.  Candy prices rose at an annualized pace of 7.7% last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with higher cocoa prices leading the charge: Professional services firm PwC told NBC News earlier this month that the price of nonchocolate Halloween sweets is up 1.8% from last year, while Halloween ch…

Higher candy prices hit shoppers ahead of Halloween

Shoppers preparing for Halloween are paying more for candy this year as rising sugar and cocoa prices continue to drive up costs.

Halloween candy may be more expensive this year: How to save

Here's why candy prices are surging and how to save.

Is Halloween Candy Actually More Expensive in 2026?

The scariest part of stocking your trick-or-treat bowl might be the receipt. 2026 Halloween candy prices raise a familiar question: Will filling the same bowl cost more than it did last year?

Halloween candy prices surge, along with other holiday grocery costs

Halloween candy shopping is getting expensive, and the latest grocery data suggests the problem extends well beyond the candy aisle. Chocolate candy prices and product mix increased 9.5% year over year during the four weeks ended September 19, according to NielsenIQ data cited by Bank of America.…