The average ticket price at Citi Field is $54. In 2019 it was $37. Those numbers might flex some based on who the opponent is since the Mets ticket prices rise when "premium" opponents come to town.

The Mets also have the second most expensive hot dogs in the MLB at $6.50. Even the Yankees only charge $3 for a dog.

So we know why management was quick to nip this problem.