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Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year

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Summary

For people stocking up on candy this Halloween, it's a spooky season in the grocery store — and not in a fun way. 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. That's higher than …

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