The cost of burgers is up. Fourth of July cookouts too. A quick [paywall'ed] piece on one slice of inflation pie, by @amowreader.com for @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/data-graphic...

Inflation is making an appearance at holiday cookouts this year, survey findsThe price of an average Fourth of July cookout increased 4.1% from 2025 to 2026.www.nbcnews.com