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Halloween candy prices surged 71% in 5 years: Here’s our secret to saving big last-minute

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Salemann, M. (2026, October 28). Halloween candy prices surged 71% in 5 years: Here’s our secret to saving big last-minute. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/28/shopping/halloween-candy-prices-are-up-71-how-to-save-last-minute/

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Halloween candy prices have surged by 71% over the past five years, according to a recent study by FinanceBuzz. A standard 100-piece bag of sweets now averages $16.96, an increase of about $7.05 compared to five years ago. To combat this inflation, savvy shoppers are opting for bulk purchases like Amazon's Ultimate Assorted Candy Party Mix, which offers a two-pound bag with treats sufficient for around 250 trick-or-treaters. This variety pack includes popular brands such as Skittles and Airheads and costs just $21 on Amazon, making it an attractive alternative to individual bags.

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The Halloween candy rush is underway, and if it’s hitting your wallet harder than it has before, you’re probably not hallucinating. asserted

you → hit → wallet

Here’s the real scary news: candy inflation is serious. asserted

inflation → ’ → ?

Halloween candy prices have surged a shocking 71% over the past five years, according to a recent study by FinanceBuzz. uncertain

prices → surge → FinanceBuzz

To paint a picture, a standard 100-piece bag of sweets now averages $16.96 — about $7.05 higher than five years ago. asserted

bag → paint → 16.96

If you’re a savvy shopper hunting for an actual deal, you may want to consider buying in bulk rather than stocking up on multiple bags. uncertain

you → ’re → bags

Over 60,000 shoppers have already snagged this massive value pack for just $21 on Amazon. asserted

shoppers → snag → Amazon

The variety pack has enough treats to satisfy around 250 trick-or-treaters (assuming they play by the rules and stick to just one), and includes all the classic brands like Skittles, Airheads and more. “I bought this for Halloween,” one shopper shared. asserted

shopper → have → Halloween

“It was such a great variety, I’ve had to buy it two more times because my house won’t stop eating it! asserted

house → have → it

Way better selection than the traditional bags you get in store. asserted

you → get → store

And, yes, it arrives at your doorstep before Halloween with Amazon’s free same-day shipping. asserted

it → arrive → shipping

Just don’t wait too long — there are just a few days until the Trick-or-treaters come knocking. asserted

Trick → wait → ?

This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Journalist. asserted

article → write → Salemann

As a Gen Z first-time mother of one, Miska tests baby, maternity and postpartum products ranging from stylish new kids clothes to long-trusted diaper brands with her daughter. asserted

Miska → test → daughter

She evaluates baby- and mom-approved products for practicality and quality, and consults medical and parenting experts to weigh in on safe ingredients, usage and more. asserted

She → evaluate → ingredients

Before arriving at the Post, she covered the lifestyle and consumer verticals for the U.S. Sun. asserted

she → arrive → Sun

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