Hamburger Costs Rise 14% From Last July 4 Says Wells Fargo

Robin Wenzel, head of the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, reported that hamburger costs have risen 14% compared to July 4 of the previous year. According to Wells Fargo's barbecue report, a backyard barbecue for ten people is expected to cost an average of $161. The report cited rising food costs for families across the United States, with ribs identified as a popular protein choice alongside hamburgers.

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