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Cost of average 4th of July BBQ jumps 31% in NYC to $295
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- New Yorkers are paying an average of $63 more for Fourth of July BBQ essentials this year, with prices rising 31% since last year, bringing the cost of a typical cookout for 10 people to $295.
- Key items like Kraft singles cheese increased by 67%, Budweiser beer by 55%, and Heinz ketchup by 40%, reflecting widespread inflation in grocery prices.
- Factors contributing to price hikes include tariffs on imported wines and Mexican tomatoes, severe droughts reducing cattle herds, and rising global oil prices increasing transportation costs.
- Shoppers expressed frustration over the steep increases, with some saying the holiday celebration will not be the same due to the financial strain.
- The price of hamburger meat rose by as much as 29%, and other BBQ staples like hot dogs also saw significant increases, highlighting the broad impact of inflation on traditional Independence Day foods.
