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Inflation's role on Valentine's Day

February 15, 2026 at 12:09 AM
By CBS News

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The price of flowers and jewelry are up about 26% over the last five years, according to a CBS News analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The price of chocolate is up over 75% over that time as well, mostly driven up by cocoa bean costs. As Allie Bauman reports, while romance still rules this Valentine's Day, it is coming at a cost.

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The price of flowers and jewelry are up about 26% over the last five years, according to a CBS News analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The price of chocolate is up over 75% over that time as well, mostly driven up by cocoa bean costs. As Allie Bauman reports, while romance still rules this Valentine's Day, it is coming at a cost. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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The price of flowers and jewelry are up about 26% over the last five years, according to a CBS News analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The price of chocolate is up over 75% over that time as well, mostly driven up by cocoa bean costs. As Allie Bauman reports, while romance still rules this Valentine's Day, it is coming at a cost.

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