---
title: "Corn prices soar 98% before Memorial Day"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287450885.md"
description: "Corn prices have surged 98% ahead of Memorial Day, with six ears costing an average of $5.90, nearly double last year's price. Overall barbecue staples are 13% more expensive, leading families to cut back on menu items. Contributing factors include rising diesel costs due to the Iran conflict and increased Chinese demand for U.S. crops."
datetime: "2026-05-24T06:35:18.000Z"
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# Corn prices soar 98% before Memorial Day

Corn cost spike: Six ears of yellow corn cost $5.90 on average, almost double last year's $2.97, the steepest rise among popular cookout foods. Holiday budgets squeezed: Overall barbecue staples are 13% more expensive year-over-year, prompting some families to reduce menu items or celebration days. Global forces at play: Rising diesel costs from the Iran conflict and increased Chinese purchases of U.S. crops are contributing to higher food prices.

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