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Alina Selyukh

October 24, 2025 / 3:00 am

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR.

What's the item?

Candy

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How has the price changed since before the pandemic?

The price of chewing gum and candy has risen 39% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Why has the price gone up?

The cost of chocolate's main ingredient — cocoa — has nearly doubled since the beginning of last year, hitting historic records again and again .

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That's because

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