FANS of Halloween are in poor spirits as soaring costs force them to pay double for some seasonal favourites.
Our research from shopping around found families face a heftier bill for the big night compared to last year.
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Martyn James, of the Sun on Sunday’s Squeeze Team, said: “It’s unacceptable that some businesses and big brands are allowing these way-above- inflation price hikes to occur.
“Halloween goods are targeted because, even if money is really tight, companies know we think, ‘Let’s have a treat’. Halloween is for kids and they know that we’ll go to a shop, see the price, be outraged, but still buy.”
Here are some of the prices for items this year and in 2022.
Lola’s Spooky Season layer cake
Lola’s Spooky Season Layer cake
2022: £20
2023: £25
UP: 25%
Aldi Melting Frankie
Aldi Melting Frankie
2022: £1.79
2023: £1.99
UP: 11%
Marks and Spencer glow-in-the-dark skeleton pyjamas
Marks and Spencer glow in the dark skeleton pyjama
2022: £12
2023: £14
UP: 17%
Dracula from Party Delights
Dracula costume
2022: £11.99
2023: £15.29
UP: 28%
Glisten Cosmetics wet liner in key lime
Glisten Cosmetic Wet Liner in Keylime
2022: £6.50
2023: £7
UP: 8%
Haribo Sour Skeletons
Haribo Halloween sweets
2022: £1
2023: £1.25
UP: 25%
Foam fake Halloween tombstones
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2022: £15.49
2023: £18.99
UP: 23%
Tesco large pumpkin
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2022: £1.75
2023: £1.90
UP: 9%
Waitrose ghost pumpkin
Waitrose ghost pumpkin
2022: £1.50
2023: £3
UP: 100%
Spooky spider witch from Party Delights
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2022: £13.59
2023: £17.99
UP: 32%
Luminous Halloween cobweb
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2022: £9.49
2023: £12.19
UP: 28%