The Indicator from Planet Money · Friday, October 30, 2026
Ricky Segall reported that prices for candy and chewing gum have increased by 7.7% over the past year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Segall noted that price hikes are not evenly distributed, with Hershey's chocolate variety packs up about 20% due to rising cocoa and ingredient costs as well as tariffs.
“The Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of candy and chewing gum prices, and they have gone up 7.7% from a year ago.”
“Hershey's chocolate variety pack, for example, it's up about 20% from a year ago.”