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Lobster Prices Skyrocket: $50 Rolls Ahead This Summer!

3/9/2026

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Lobster prices have surged in the Northeast, especially around Nova Scotia and New England, as a harsh winter drives lobsters deeper.
Fishermen report prices reaching $20 to $23 per pound, nearly doubling prior rates.
Experts say lobster rolls in upscale spots like the Hamptons could reach $50 this summer.
Some restaurants may substitute imitation lobster or crab meat to manage costs as the shortage persists through the tourist season.

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Lobster prices have surged in the Northeast, especially around Nova Scotia and New England, as a harsh winter drives lobsters deeper.
Fishermen report prices reaching $20 to $23 per pound, nearly doubling prior rates.
Experts say lobster rolls in upscale spots like the Hamptons could reach $50 this summer.
Some restaurants may substitute imitation lobster or crab meat to manage costs as the shortage persists through the tourist season.