00:00Halloween candy is getting more expensive, with prices for 17 popular varieties rising an average
00:06of 15 percent year-over-year, according to a Finance Buzz analysis. A 100-piece bag now costs
00:13nearly $17 on average, up roughly 71 percent since 2021. The rising costs could leave families
00:20paying more to stock up for trick-or-treaters. Some shoppers may respond by buying less candy
00:26or switching to cheaper alternatives.
