Inflation takes a toll on holiday cookout costs, survey findsThe price of an average Fourth of July cookout increased 4.1% from 2025 to 2026. Leila Register / NBC News; Getty ImagesJuly 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTBy Ashley MowreaderThis Fourth of July, Americans can expect to feel the heat from the glow of fireworks, a nationwide heat wave and inflationary pressures on their wallets.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Inflation is making an appearance at holiday cookouts this year, survey finds
The price of an average Fourth of July cookout increased 4.1% from 2025 to 2026.












