It’s getting cheaper to get high in New York.

The average price of pot has plummeted 17% since legalization in New York state, with a market ramp up that has boosted the availability of marijuana brands in more stores, industry officials said.

In 2023, the average “unit price” for cannabis was $38.61. It’s now $32.15, the state Office of Cannabis Management reports.

The number of licensed pot stores in the Empire State has soared past 500 , stocking products from a growing group of farmers growing marijuana and more cultivators manufacturing gummies, vapes and even beverages.

Regulators with OCM said it’s normal for prices to come down as more pot stores open and more products become available, spurring competition, as has happened in other states that legalized marijuana.

“Competit

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