A new survey finds that Fourth of July cookouts will
cost 17% more than a year ago.
The American Farm Bureau Federation
released a new survey Monday that says feeding 10 guests, on average, will cost
nearly $70 this year, an increase of about $10 from 2021.
The
biggest price jumps come from beef products. Two pounds of beef can cost 36% more.
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Chicken, lemonade and potato salad have
also seen an increase in prices.
Experts blame inflation, supply chain
issues, and the war on Ukraine for the increased costs.
But not everything costs more – the prices
for potato chips, cheese, and strawberries have gone down.