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.
Halloween prices are getting scary[/caption]
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
2022: £20
2023: £25
UP: 25%
Aldi Melting Frankie
2022: £1.79
2023: £1.99
UP: 11%
Marks and Spencer glow-in-the-dark skeleton pyjamas
2022: £12
2023: £14
UP: 17%
Dracula from Party Delights
2022: £11.99
2023: £15.29
UP: 28%
Glisten Cosmetics wet liner in key lime
2022: £6.50
2023: £7
UP: 8%
Haribo Sour Skeletons
2022: £1
2023: £1.25
UP: 25%
Foam fake Halloween tombstones
Fake foam Halloween tombstones[/caption]
2022: £15.49
2023: £18.99
UP: 23%
Tesco large pumpkin
Large Tesco pumpkin[/caption]
2022: £1.75
2023: £1.90
UP: 9%
Waitrose ghost pumpkin
2022: £1.50
2023: £3
UP: 100%
Spooky spider witch from Party Delights
Spooky spider witch costume[/caption]
2022: £13.59
2023: £17.99
UP: 32%
Luminous Halloween cobweb
Luminous Halloween cobweb[/caption]
2022: £9.49
2023: £12.19
UP: 28%
