Halloween candy prices vary across Augusta stores

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleAUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Halloween candy prices at five Augusta-area retailers range from under $5 to about $30 per bag, as shoppers look for ways to save ahead of Halloween on Saturday.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the Consumer Price Index for candy prices grew 32% from 2019 to 2024. Around 65% of ingredient costs come from cocoa beans, sugar, and corn syrup. According to the BLS, supply shortages, drought, and other weather or logistical issues are contributing to increased prices. Augusta airport targets holiday parking, hangar completion while TSA checkpoint timelineAirport Executive Director Herbert Judon said much of the work remains on track for holiday travel. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects consumers to spend $13.5 billion total on Halloween this year. The federation predicts Americans will spend around $4.1 billion on candy and another $4 billion each on costumes and decorations.Recent studies show a quarter to a third of consumers are expected to compare prices or look for sales and coupons while shopping.At Kroger on Washington Road, a candy display near the entrance was priced under $10. A bag with 25 to 30 pieces was priced under $9. Other bags at the store ranged from $15 to $30 for 5 pound bags with 200 pieces.Augusta waterpark study moves forward as commissioners weigh parks bill, meter testerAn Augusta Commission committee on Tuesday sent three spending requests to the full commission for a final vote next week. At Walmart in Martinez, bags range from about $18 to $30. The 5-pound bag - also holding 200 pieces - costs about $30. Bags with 20 pieces cost about $4.At Target, 50-ounce bags cost between $25 and $26.At Costco on Cabela Drive, shoppers can buy two assorted bags of candy: one of chocolate products (92 oz) and one of other candy products (90 oz). The price difference between the two bags is $2. The chocolate bag costs $24 and the other costs $22. Dollar Tree has the cheapest options, with the smallest volume. 20-70 piece bags are priced $4-$6 each, while smaller bags are priced $1.25 each. Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Halloween candy prices at five Augusta-area retailers range from under $5 to about $30 per bag, as shoppers look for ways to save ahead of Halloween on Saturday.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the Consumer Price Index for candy prices grew 32% from 2019 to 2024. Around 65% of ingredient costs come from cocoa beans, sugar, and corn syrup. According to the BLS, supply shortages, drought, and other weather or logistical issues are contributing to increased prices. Augusta airport targets holiday parking, hangar completion while TSA checkpoint timelineAirport Executive Director Herbert Judon said much of the work remains on track for holiday travel. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects consumers to spend $13.5 billion total on Halloween this year. The federation predicts Americans will spend around $4.1 billion on candy and another $4 billion each on costumes and decorations.Recent studies show a quarter to a third of consumers are expected to compare prices or look for sales and coupons while shopping.At Kroger on Washington Road, a candy display near the entrance was priced under $10. A bag with 25 to 30 pieces was priced under $9. Other bags at the store ranged from $15 to $30 for 5 pound bags with 200 pieces.Augusta waterpark study moves forward as commissioners weigh parks bill, meter testerAn Augusta Commission committee on Tuesday sent three spending requests to the full commission for a final vote next week. At Walmart in Martinez, bags range from about $18 to $30. The 5-pound bag - also holding 200 pieces - costs about $30. Bags with 20 pieces cost about $4.At Target, 50-ounce bags cost between $25 and $26.At Costco on Cabela Drive, shoppers can buy two assorted bags of candy: one of chocolate products (92 oz) and one of other candy products (90 oz). The price difference between the two bags is $2. The chocolate bag costs $24 and the other costs $22. Dollar Tree has the cheapest options, with the smallest volume. 20-70 piece bags are priced $4-$6 each, while smaller bags are priced $1.25 each.