Burgers, Brats, and Busted Budgets: Summer Staples Up 13%, Travel Prices Surging Ahead of Memorial Day
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Burgers, Brats, and Busted Budgets: Summer Staples Up 13%, Travel Prices Surging Ahead of Memorial Day
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The price for a classic apple pie has skyrocketed nearly 40%, bratwursts are up nearly 30%, and watermelon will run 17% more, while travel prices soar heading into summer
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Burgers, Brats, and Busted Budgets: Summer Staples Up 13%, Travel Prices Surging Ahead of Memorial Day
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The price for a classic apple pie has skyrocketed nearly 40%, bratwursts are up nearly 30%, and watermelon will run 17% more, while travel prices soar heading into summer
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