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Memorial Day Shocker: Gas Prices Up 28%, Flights Up 21%, Coffee Up 18%, Even Hot Dogs Cost 11% More than Last Year
ZivFin AnalysisMay 26, 2026
Memorial Day is supposed to feel like a victory lap into summer: gas tank full, cooler packed, suitcase in the trunk. This year, it feels like sticker shock. A snapshot circulated by Ed Elson, host of the Prof G Markets podcast, on X on May 25, lined up seven everyday inflation categories against last yearβs ... Memorial Day Shocker: Gas Prices Up 28%, Flights Up 21%, Coffee Up 18%, Even Hot Dogs Cost 11% More than Last Year
