Halloween candy prices surge due to cocoa costs, tariffs and diesel

Halloween candy including Sour Patch Kids, KitKat, Skittles and Reese's is displayed in Lafayette on Sept. 14. Chocolate candy prices have risen in recent years, putting pressure on Halloween shoppers. (Smith Collection/Gado/Gado via Getty Images) The Halloween season, both scary and sweet, is…

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