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Even as Halloween candy takes a bigger bite out of wallets this year, Americans aren't letting higher prices spook them out of stocking up.

The cost of chocolate has surged nearly 30% since last Halloween. It's up almost 78% from five years ago, according to Circana and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while candy and gum overall have climbed 39% since February 2020.

A FinanceBuzz study found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy now averages $16.39, up from $9.19 in 2020.

PUMPKIN BREAD CRUSHES THE COMPETITION AS FALL FAVORITES ARE REVEALED ACROSS AMERICA

In addition to new tariffs and broader grocery inflation, experts say a global cocoa shortage tied to poor harvests and climate shifts in West Africa has se

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