Patriotic New Yorkers are getting roasted at the register as they celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Shoppers in the five boroughs are shelling out an extra $63 this year as they prepare for backyard barbecues marking the country’s 250th birthday. The already sky-high prices of BBQ essentials surged a staggering 31% on average in the Big Apple since last year, according to a Post review of retail prices across Gotham grocery stores.
That gooey slice of cheese to top a grilled hamburger is one of the items that climbed the most - a pack of 16 Kraft singles went from $3 last year to $5 this year - a bump of 67%. Booze also took a big hit. A 12-pack of Budweiser or Bud light cans sold for $11 last July 4th, but is now retailing for $17 - up a whopping 55%.
Condiments weren’t spared from inflation either. The same 38 oz. bottle of Heinz ketchup that sold for $4 last summer is now going for $5.60 – a 40% increase.
The one thing the study didn't mention was how many people would be at the barbecue, and ya really don't need to buy all the condiment shit - you should have that already in the fridge. Hell, I could do one for 10 people and not spend more than $ 60.00, and half of 'em would go home fucked up. Juss' sayin'...
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