Summertime is finally here, which means it's time for baseball, barbeques, and beverages. But in 2026, it's also time to break out the credit card as sky-high prices on commodities like oil and beef are squeezing consumers.
And if you’ve been to the produce section lately, you may have experienced another shock. Tomato prices have soared to their highest level ever, and the acceleration appears to be gaining intensity.