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Fourth of July cookout costs hit a 10-year high, but inflation explains most of the rise

Quartz

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June 30, 2026

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Fourth of July cookout costs hit a 10-year high, but inflation explains most of the rise

The American Farm Bureau Federation puts the tab for a classic cookout for 10 at 73.82, up 4 from last year

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