✉news BusinessEconomy first seen 4 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #24
Soaring BBQ prices become a barometer of the economy
Original: The economy BBQ indicator: Yes the price of 'happiness' is going up
The rising cost of a backyard barbecue — burgers, hot dogs, charcoal and sides — is being used as a down-to-earth gauge of inflation and household strain. Commentators say the price of a simple cookout, shorthand for affordable 'happiness', keeps climbing, and shoppers are feeling the squeeze at the grocery store as summer grilling season highlights how much everyday staples now cost.
Why now: Barbecue staples are a relatable proxy for inflation, and prices keep rising as Americans fire up grills.
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