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The price of candy has increased by 7.5% from last year and 20% from 2021, surpassing overall inflation rates, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Dry weather and the rising cost of fertilizer are contributing factors to the increased cost of candy ingredients. This marks the second consecutive year of double-digit inflation in the candy aisle before Halloween for U.S. shoppers.
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For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle. https://t.co/5zmd8xIaK8
NEW - For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle before Halloween. https://t.co/0tUm1b5l6f
Halloween candy is getting pricier: Dry weather has pushed up the cost of crucial candy ingredients, driving the prices of candy bars and packs of gum higher. https://t.co/Ul5pgMHs3T
The price of candy is up 7.5% from last year and 20% from 2021, a steeper climb than inflation overall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hot, dry weather and the cost of fertilizer are among the factors pushing up the cost of ingredients. https://t.co/JHc1X1yYKX