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How Much More Does Candy Cost Than It Did In 2020?
Make your guess before you see the data. Then compare it with what the government's price tracker found and with every other reader's guess.
By Samuel W. Bennett · Nov. 8, 2026
Method and data
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Candy and chewing gum and all items are from the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers; wages are average hourly earnings of all private employees. Changes run from August 2020 to August 2026. October 2025 is missing because of the government shutdown and doesn't affect these endpoints.
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