Why are lobster rolls so expensive? Lobster rolls are a staple of summer in New England, but people can’t believe how expensive they’ve gotten. CNN’s Randi Kaye finds out what's driving prices up. 01:47 • Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 8 videos Why are lobster rolls so expensive? Lobster rolls are a staple of summer in New England, but people can’t believe how expensive they’ve gotten. CNN’s Randi Kaye finds out what's driving prices up.