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Halloween candy prices jump 15% this year
Halloween candy prices surged 15% this year as Texas families face higher costs.
In brief
Halloween candy prices surged 15% this year as Texas families face higher costs. Texas Halloween candy prices rose 15% due to tariffs and inflation, with sales dropping 11.7% for non-essential items. Originally reported by Chron.
Halloween candy prices surge
Halloween candy prices have surged more than 15 percent over the past year.
Texas families face higher costs
Texas families grapple with higher prices as candy sales fell 11.7 percent by mid-September.
Tariffs and inflation drive prices
Tariffs and the war in Iran are among factors cited for rising costs across consumer goods.
Candy sales drop for non-essentials
Sales of non-essential items like candy fell by 11.7 percent as of mid-September.
What it means
Texas Halloween candy prices rose 15% due to tariffs and inflation, with sales dropping 11.7% for non-essential items.
