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Easter Chocolate Prices Surge 66% Amid Climate Crisis

3/30/2026

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UK Easter chocolate prices have risen two-thirds over three years, a trend linked to climate change by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), with Galaxy Easter eggs up 105%.
Extreme weather in West Africa has severely reduced cocoa production, pushing prices higher.
Jaccarini of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit warns that urgent climate action is needed.
Western nations are cutting climate aid to developing countries, raising food-security concerns.

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UK Easter chocolate prices have risen two-thirds over three years, a trend linked to climate change by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), with Galaxy Easter eggs up 105%.
Extreme weather in West Africa has severely reduced cocoa production, pushing prices higher.
Jaccarini of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit warns that urgent climate action is needed.
Western nations are cutting climate aid to developing countries, raising food-security concerns.