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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 04 > A pricier picnic

A pricier picnic

If you think you're paying more for staples this year ... you're right

By Cindy Powers / The Bulletin
July 4, 2008

It’s no big surprise that the cost of those Fourth of July burgers and chips is up again this year.

Those in the know cite a number of reasons, including the increased costs of fertilizer and livestock feed, as well as higher fuel prices.

And national food cost averages show that....

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