THE COST OF A BARBECUE DOWN $0.16 FROM LAST YEAR, GAS UP $0.96

Key Points:

  • The White House announced that the average price of a barbecue has fallen $0.16 since last year.
  • However, prices are increasing around the country.
  • The price of a gallon of gas has increased by $0.96 from $2.18 to $3.14 since last year.
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture found that this year, food-at-home prices have increased by 1.4%.
  • In fact, no 2021 price categories decreased compared to 2020 prices.
  • The Right Facts will continue to monitor consumer prices.
Source AAA USDA