Sugar prices are climbing sharply ahead of Halloween, with candy and gum costs surging nearly 8% in just one year and over 18% compared to two years ago, according to new federal consumer data. The increases reflect broader inflation pressures on confectionery products, leaving shoppers facing higher bills for seasonal treats. Economists warn the trend may continue as supply chain challenges persist, though no specific causes beyond general price trends are cited. Families planning Halloween stockpiles could see a steeper bill this year if the upward trajectory holds.
Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data.
