But even with the increases, your home-grilled burger could end up being relatively inexpensive this year thanks to steep discounts offered by retailers vying for budget-conscious customers.
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesCondiment prices saw a sharper jump with ketchup rising 8.9%, hot sauce increasing 7.6% and regular barbecue sauce spiking 14.6%.
But the increases don’t take into account the year’s many Memorial Day deals.
Supermarket chain Kroger also has Memorial Day specials, including reduced rates for home brand sliced cheese, hamburger buns and potato chips.
Chicken breast prices, for example, fell 2.5% in the year through April, according to Circana, while wings have plunged 9.2%.
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